89. The anthropology professor hoped that his latest book would appeal to popular as well as to ______ readers, thereby earning him ______ in both realms.
A. general, disdain
B. lay, attention
C. academic, anonymity
D. avid, remuneration
E. scholarly, acclaim
90. As if intended to squelch rumors of cutbacks, the company's annual celebration was as ______ as ever.
A. sparing
B. tawdry
C. belated
D. lavish
E. sated