9. After winning the lottery John bought sports cars, built a mansion, and wore designer suits; however, by thus _____ his ______ , he alienated his friends.
A. enduring, hardship
B. flaunting, prosperity
C. undermining, image
D. calculating, successes
E. moderating, consumption
10.
The study of biology, once considered the key to solving nature's mysteries, has instead served to emphasize nature's incredible ______ .
A. tranquility
B. immobility
C. consistency
D. desirability
E. complexity