197. The judges for the chili competition were ______ , noting subtle differences between dishes that most people would not detect.
A. obscure
B. deferential
C. discriminating
D. sanctimonious
E. unrelenting
198. Although the archaeologist ______ the symbols on the cave wall, she was unable to ______ them because they were too faint.
A. replicated, ignore
B. perused, discard
C. obliterated, translate
D. recollected, conceal
E. scrutinized, decipher