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Surely more _________ than his predecessor, Malcolm nonetheless shoul
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Surely more _________than his predecessor, Malcolm nonetheless should not be expected to display unbounded magnanimity, especially to those subordinates whose actions clearly run afoul of propriety.
| Two Answers |
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| A. demanding |
| B. equitable |
| C. evenhanded | D. critical | E. uncompromising |
| F. austere |
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C. evenhanded and B. equitable
"Evenhanded" means treating all sides fairly and impartially, while "equitable" implies fairness and justice in dealings. In this GRE Sentence Equivalence question, both fit the blank to create parallel meanings: Malcolm is more fair than his predecessor, yet he won't show excessive generosity (magnanimity) to subordinates who violate propriety.
Why These Two?
- The sentence contrasts being "more _______ than his predecessor" (a positive trait) with limited forgiveness toward improper subordinates.
- Evenhanded (fair, unbiased) and equitable (just, impartial) both convey balanced strictness without bias.
- They produce nearly identical sentences in tone and logic.
"Evenhanded" means treating all sides fairly and impartially, while "equitable" implies fairness and justice in dealings. In this GRE Sentence Equivalence question, both fit the blank to create parallel meanings: Malcolm is more fair than his predecessor, yet he won't show excessive generosity (magnanimity) to subordinates who violate propriety.
Why These Two?
- The sentence contrasts being "more _______ than his predecessor" (a positive trait) with limited forgiveness toward improper subordinates.
- Evenhanded (fair, unbiased) and equitable (just, impartial) both convey balanced strictness without bias.
- They produce nearly identical sentences in tone and logic.
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