11. In 1575, Venetians instituted an annual celebration to ______ the end of the ______ that had struck the city.
A. lamen, turmoil
B. commemorate, plague
C. eulogize, pestilence
D. hail, prosperity
E. solemnize, fame
12. Lena Home's singing style is such that she can invest even the most ______ lyrics with dramatic meaning.
A. harmonious
B. sensational
C. impeccable
D. vapid
E. esteemed