1. Harding was unable to ____ the results of the survey; although entirely unexpected, the figures were obtained by a market research firm with an ____ reputation.
A. accept - peerless
B. discount - impeccable
C. fault - mediocre
D. counter - unenviable
E. believe - fine
2. The quantum theory was initially regarded as absurd, unnatural and ____ with common sense.
A. consanguineous
B. discernible
C. incompatible
D. decipherable
E. consistent
3. Do not be fooled by her ____ manner; her superficial ____ belies her worldliness.
A. ingenuous - proficiency
B. worldly - simplicity
C. unsophisticated - naivet�
D. gregarious - isolation
E. off-hand - serious