Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

The actor on the talk show offended the host by first --- him and then refusing to temper his --- remarks.

(A)  insulting…offensive

(B)   praising… indulgent

(C)  flattering… praiseworthy

(D)  scolding… radical

(E)   hitting… abusive

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