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In this question I don’t understand why D is wrong! Gullible and Foolhardy both mean Foolish. Flaunting means showing off which I think makes sense. Why B is the right answer then!? ¯_(ツ)_/¯
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Hi, gullible does not really mean foolish but rather credulous, which does not fit here. Also flaunting (to show off) does not fit the logic here. The sentence states that trying to advertise (tout) one’s own product by trying to tarnish the rival one is stupid because customers might ultimately only remember the rival’s brand. Hence, one’s advertisement might prove to be advantageous for the other brand.
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First blank refers to companies own product so the blank should be neutral or +ve (Also by looking at the language we can guess the world like selling or even advertising ). Now , for second blank our clue is after the : suppose the consumer remembers only the rival’s name?
Which hints towards telling us that this idea is somewhat foolish or we should rethink it so you can either put foolish or careless in the blank ii . Also if they are advertising it they are not trying to evaluate it but sell it
Which hints towards telling us that this idea is somewhat foolish or we should rethink it so you can either put foolish or careless in the blank ii . Also if they are advertising it they are not trying to evaluate it but sell it
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The real nuance behind the word gullible is that you are easily tricked or manipulated because you are quick to believe something. Someone who is gullible could have the characteristics of being foolish and silly (for example: they are foolish and silly for falling for an obvious trick or believing an obvious lie) but these words do not paint the whole picture of what gullible means.
Also, gullible doesn’t logically fit here. A choice of action cannot be gullible, as in, it cannot be tricked or deceived because it is just an action that is being performed. You can only trick or deceive a person. Therefore, you cannot say that the action of denigrating a rival in an advert is gullible.
I hope this helps!
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A penchant can’t be gullible, only a person can be gullible.
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You guys are awesome for helping each other out!
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Thank you guys! I’m convinced. 
Thank you Greg for the forums. You rock!
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