GRE Verbal Sentence Completion Challenge Question #17:
Napoleon is of course most famous for his military triumphs, but his innovative code of law had a subtler but more_____ impact, as its principles strongly influenced legal codes well into the 20th century.
A) Renowned
B) Enduring
C) Fleeting
D) Insidious
E) Martial
Explanation:
Correct Choice: (B) EnduringEnduring. The blank must agree with strongly influenced legal codes well into the 20th century; thus, the code of law is enduring. Note that incorrect choice fleeting is exactly the opposite of the intended meaning.
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