171. Geoffrey's corrupt dealings earned him such disgrace that any possibility of his being reelected to the city council was completely ______ .
A. ensured
B. approved
C. belittled
D. eliminated
E. defended
172. Although the editors were reputed to be very ______ , the uneven quality of the material they put into the anthology suggests they were too ______ .
A. amateurish, professional
B. lax, harsh
C. selective, inclusive
D. judgmental, discriminating
E. sensitive, insightful