After the scandal became public, the executive issued a statement expressing sincere regret. Her tone suggested genuine remorse rather than strategic damage control. She appeared deeply ______.
contrite
Despite years of steady revenue, the company failed to innovate or distinguish itself from competitors. Analysts described its performance as uninspired and merely average. The firm had settled into ______.
mediocrity
In her speech, the author compared democracy to a fragile ecosystem that must be carefully sustained. The comparison was not literal but symbolic. This device is best described as a ______.
metaphor
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