Question

7. The unflattering reviews that his latest recording received were ------- by his fans,
who believe that everything he performs is a triumph of artistic -------
(A) dismissed .. creativity
(B) hailed .. responsibility
(C) suppressed .. self-promotion
(D) accepted..genius
(E) regretted ..pretension

Answer 1

Answer: A

Explanation:

A) dismissed, creativity

None of the other words would fit in well with the context provided. For example, B would not make sense if bad reviews were being hailed by fans. Fans support, not tear down.