The correct answer is (E). The word DETRIMENTAL (harmful) describes a
negative type of IMPACT, which is neutral in itself. So the best answer choice’s
first word should have a negative slant, while its second word should be neutral.
You can eliminate choices (A) and (C) because, in each one, the second word
(timidity or soreness, respectively) has a negative charge. Conversely, you can
eliminate choice (B) because the first word (joyful) is positively charged. That
leaves choices (D) and (E). The word sluggish describes a very slow pace, but it
does not have a strong negative connotation. On the other hand, odious (which
means “repulsive”) is clearly a negative slant on the neutral word smell. So even
if you didn’t know what odious means, you could eliminate all other choices based
on how their words are charged.
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