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Emerson emphasized the distinction between (i) _____________
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12 Dec 2019, 18:06
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Emerson emphasized the distinction between (i) ________________ and obsession. While he believed that the scholarly life afforded its adherents a fresh perspective, he warned against the perils of becoming (ii) ________________ such a pursuit.
| Blank (i) | Blank (ii) |
|---|---|
| erudition | adept at |
| consummation | consumed with |
| misanthropy | inured to |
Re: Emerson emphasized the distinction between (i) _____________
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13 Dec 2019, 08:12
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1. The first blank should be parallel to "scholarly life afforded its adherents a fresh perspective". While misanthropy (negative in tone) is clearly out, erudition and consummation is a close fit. While consummation will also mean showing skill, erudition will make the scholar more learned. Only the latter makes more close fit.
2. The second blank should be parallel to "obsession". While adept is clearly not coherent, inured is too negative - hardened. Consumed with is the better option
2. The second blank should be parallel to "obsession". While adept is clearly not coherent, inured is too negative - hardened. Consumed with is the better option
Re: Emerson emphasized the distinction between (i) _____________
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05 Sep 2026, 11:05
05 Sep 2026, 11:05
I think Erudition is too strong of a word in this context to be used. Consumnation seems more apt.
