213. The 1990's were ______ years for the organization: the staff was happy, customers were satisfied, and profits were excellent.
A. halcyon
B. notorious
C. somnolent
D. capricious
E. expedient
214. Mala based her new online business in the ______ , because she wanted to work far away from the crowded, expensive city.
A. metropolis
B. neighborhood
C. countryside
D. emporium
E. multitude