Read the sentence, looking for clues
This sentence points out a contrast between the news anchor's usual "objectivity"
and "temperate attitude" on the one hand and her "uncharacteristic" behavior on the
other. This second behavior is represented by the word in the blank.
Predict an answer
Since the behavior is contrasted with being objective and temperate, predict
something like "subjective and extreme."
Select the two choices that most closely match your
prediction
(C)
invective and (D)
diatribe both mean "abusive speech" and
fit well with the prediction. These are the correct answers.
(A) account and (E) perspective are too neutral. They don't
maintain the contrast set up in this sentence.
(B) accolades are positive, so this
word doesn't match the prediction. (F) insinuations are implications, typically negative ones. This would
fit in the sentence, but there is no other word among the choices that would create
a sentence similar in meaning.
Check your answers to see if the sentence retains the
same meaning
Because she was famed for her objectivity and temperate attitude, the invective/diatribe offered by the news anchor
at the protest rally seemed especially uncharacteristic.
TAKEAWAY: The correct answer choices not only have to yield complete sentences
that are similar in meaning, but also have to fit the meaning of the sentence as a
whole.
