73 Despite the director's lifelong reputation for humility, the retirement celebration found him unable to ______ the urge to ______ his successes.
A. quell, downplay
B. resist, catalog
C. embrace, embellish
D. Forego, diminish
E. modify, belittle

74. Despite his ______ rich food, the chef was able to practice ______ when his diet became threatening to his health.
A. penchant for, austerity
B. fondness for, indulgence
C. avoidance of, luxury
D. indifference to, asceticism
E. talent for, virtuosity

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