Direction: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

A true master of the art of flattery can make flattery look like (1)______ praise. His arrows never miss their (2)______. Flattery requires certain qualities. A glib (3)______ with tremendous reserves of patience is (4)______ to be successful. You may try to (5)______ insults at him but he will remain polite even in the face of grave provocation.