Despite her ______ tastes, Catherine was mindful of the future ...

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Despite her ______ tastes, Catherine was mindful of the future and never allowed ______ spending to endanger her financial security.

A. aristocratic … pious

B. pragmatic … negligent

C. lavish … excessive

D. impoverished … tenacious

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Although it can look rather silly, biting a pencil has been known to ______ headaches by relaxing the jaw and ______ tension.

A. eliminate … augmenting

B. agitate … decreasing

C. mitigate … exacerbating

D. ease … diminishing