239. The accused affected a ______ air during the interview; he made no vehement protestation of innocence, just a ______ denial of guilt.
A. subdued, scathing
B. bombastic, remorseful
C. pugnacious, terse
D. quizzical, loquacious
E. nonchalant, perfunctory
240. The award-winning novel is such ______ tale that its very intricacy has a daunting effect on readers.
A. a convoluted
B. a culpable
C. a succinct
D. an enthralling
E. felicitous