147. The author's theory about modern design had an enormous impact when first published, but as ______ as it was then, it is now clearly ______ .
A. scholarly, erudite
B. lackluster, impressive
C. influential, outdated
D. primitive, antiquarian
E. prestigious, masterful
148. Texas is known for its wild orchids, whose ______ is evident in their ______ colors: 52 species have been catalogued, ranging from pure white to bright red.
A. novelty, traditional
B. diversity, myriad
C. stature, uniform
D. starkness, vibrant
E. toxicity, varying