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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #47219 German civillian
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As    the    twentieth    century  ,  Germany's    increasing    militarism    and    the    Kaiser's    desire    for    the    expansion    of    the    German    Empire    to    give    the    nation    'a    place    in    the    sun'    became    two    of    the    decisive    factors    that    would    lead    to    the    first    World    War.    German    industrial    production    was    put    on    a    war    but    the    war    effort    also    lead    to    suffering    amongst    the    German    civillian    population    and    three    quarters    of    a    million    died    from    malnutrition    during    the    war.    The    shame    of    defeat    and    the    measures    imposed    on    the    country    by    the    Treaty    of    Versailles    are    blamed    for    the    subsequent    economic    collapse    of    the    country,    the    rise    in    German    nationalism    and    the    advent    of    the    Nazi    era;    with    all    the    disastrous    consequences    the    dictatorship    would    have    worldwide,    the    results    of    which    continue    to    the    country    to    this    day.    
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Correct answer: cradled

Explanation: The word 'cradled' fits grammatically as it suggests the beginning or nurturing of the twentieth century, aligning contextually with the historical implications of Germany's militarism and ambitions. It conveys a sense of being held or supported, which is appropriate for the onset of a significant era.

Meaning: 'Cradled' means to hold gently or protectively, often used metaphorically to describe the nurturing of something in its early stages.

Wrong options:

  • bulged: 'Bulged' implies swelling or protruding, which does not fit the context of the beginning of a century.
  • dawned: While 'dawned' could suggest the start of a period, it lacks the nurturing connotation that 'cradled' provides, making it less suitable here.
  • averred: 'Averred' means to assert or affirm, which does not fit the context of describing the onset of a century.
Correct answer: lagging

Explanation: The term 'lagging' indicates that German industrial production was falling behind or not keeping pace, which is contextually relevant to the war effort described. It fits grammatically as it describes the state of production during the war.

Meaning: 'Lagging' means to fall behind in progress or development, suggesting that production was insufficient for the demands of war.

Wrong options:

  • footing: 'Footing' refers to a basis or foundation, which does not convey the intended meaning of production levels during the war.
  • handing: 'Handing' implies giving or distributing, which is not relevant to the context of production status.
  • arming: 'Arming' suggests preparing for war, but does not accurately describe the state of production as 'lagging' does.
Correct answer: subjective

Explanation: The word 'subjective' fits grammatically and contextually as it refers to measures that are based on personal opinions or feelings rather than objective facts. This aligns with the nature of the Treaty of Versailles and its impact on Germany.

Meaning: 'Subjective' means based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions, indicating that the measures imposed were not purely factual or fair.

Wrong options:

  • reciprocal: 'Reciprocal' implies mutual exchange, which does not fit the context of punitive measures imposed on Germany.
  • disciplinary: 'Disciplinary' suggests punishment or correction, which is too narrow and does not capture the broader implications of the measures.
  • punitive: 'Punitive' refers specifically to punishment, which is too strong and does not encompass the subjective nature of the measures.
Correct answer: haunt

Explanation: The word 'haunt' fits grammatically and contextually as it suggests that the consequences of the dictatorship continue to affect Germany negatively, akin to a ghost that lingers. It conveys a sense of ongoing impact.

Meaning: 'Haunt' means to persistently disturb or trouble someone, indicating that the effects of past events continue to trouble the country.

Wrong options:

  • scarce: 'Scarce' means insufficient or hard to find, which does not relate to the ongoing impact of historical events.
  • weigh: 'Weigh' implies a burden or consideration, but does not convey the sense of lingering effects as effectively as 'haunt'.
  • judge: 'Judge' means to form an opinion or conclusion, which does not fit the context of ongoing consequences.

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