A “on the whole” (ℓ.18) expresses the idea of partiality.
B “attainments” (ℓ.22) is synonymous withadmissions.
C “may” (ℓ.5) expresses the idea of possibility.
D “assets” (ℓ.17) is expresses the same asdrawbacks.
E “besides” (ℓ.6) meansin contrast with.