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In paragraph 1, read the sentence below:
"Most aspects of our existence have succumbed to the allure of doing more in less time,”
What is the connotative meaning of the phrase “succumbed to the allure” as it is used in the passage?
A. Carefully chose a more efficient lifestyle after thoughtful analysis.
B. Gradually gave in to a tempting idea that may not be entirely beneficial.
C. Were physically forced to change by modern technology.
D. Successfully mastered time management through discipline.
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B.
"Succumbed to the allure" implies yielding to a tempting attraction—usually gradually and with a suggestion it may not be wholly good—so B is the best match. The other choices imply careful, forced, or disciplined action, which contradict the connotation of "succumbed."
"Succumbed to the allure" implies yielding to a tempting attraction—usually gradually and with a suggestion it may not be wholly good—so B is the best match. The other choices imply careful, forced, or disciplined action, which contradict the connotation of "succumbed."
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