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The book is an attempt on the part of the eminent
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The book is an attempt on the part of the eminent scholar to reconcile the _______ experience and theoretical underpinnings of certain everyday phenomena.
| Two Answers |
|---|
| A. philosophical |
| B. empirical |
| C. arcane | D. practical | E. superficial |
| F. obtuse |
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The correct answers are B. empirical and D. practical.
Explanation
The sentence structure hinges on the word reconcile, which suggests a bridge is being built between two seemingly different or opposing concepts. The "theoretical underpinnings" represent the abstract, academic, or mental side of things. To complete the pair, we need words that describe the "everyday" or "real-world" side of phenomena.
- Empirical refers to information gained by means of observation or documentation of patterns and behavior through experimentation.
- Practical refers to the actual doing or use of something rather than theories and ideas.
Together, they create a contrast with "theoretical," suggesting the scholar is connecting lived, hands-on experience with academic theory.
Why other options don't work:
- Philosophical (A): This is often synonymous with "theoretical" in this context, so it wouldn't need "reconciling."
- Arcane (C): This means mysterious or understood by few; it contradicts the "everyday" nature of the phenomena mentioned.
- Superficial (E): While everyday things can be superficial, it doesn't provide a strong logical pair with the depth of "theoretical underpinnings."
- Obtuse (F): This means annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand; it doesn't fit the context of describing an experience.
Explanation
The sentence structure hinges on the word reconcile, which suggests a bridge is being built between two seemingly different or opposing concepts. The "theoretical underpinnings" represent the abstract, academic, or mental side of things. To complete the pair, we need words that describe the "everyday" or "real-world" side of phenomena.
- Empirical refers to information gained by means of observation or documentation of patterns and behavior through experimentation.
- Practical refers to the actual doing or use of something rather than theories and ideas.
Together, they create a contrast with "theoretical," suggesting the scholar is connecting lived, hands-on experience with academic theory.
Why other options don't work:
- Philosophical (A): This is often synonymous with "theoretical" in this context, so it wouldn't need "reconciling."
- Arcane (C): This means mysterious or understood by few; it contradicts the "everyday" nature of the phenomena mentioned.
- Superficial (E): While everyday things can be superficial, it doesn't provide a strong logical pair with the depth of "theoretical underpinnings."
- Obtuse (F): This means annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand; it doesn't fit the context of describing an experience.
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