It is a good idea to simplify the first part of the sentence: creativity rarely happens in a _____ environment. Even a little bit of struggle is needed. Therefore, words that fit in the blank are happy/friendly, lacking struggle. (B) genial, which means friendly, works perfectly

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what wrong with option c.....

The answer [B] is incorrect. Please do not rationalize "Genial" as "lacking struggle". Society can be happy/friendly and yet hardworking. According to M-W,
Genial
1. Marked by the friendliness
2. Favorable to growth and comfort.
So the answer is NOT Genial. The correct answer is [C] "Stagnant". According to M-W, one of the definitions on Stagnant is "Not advancing or developing".

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The correct answer is B. The only problem was the source which was not from PP but from magoosh

WE do not need necessarily a genial ground I.E the good ideas can thrive NOT only in high cultural ambient or academia or else BUT also in a humble home or in society at large.

Not only in a laboratory but a good idea can spur on the street, on a bus stop ...etc

C does not make any sense. Does An idea might come up in a stagnant (not prolific) environment ??

I do not think so.........whatsoever

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The answer is ''Genial". Here the question has mentioned that the creativity always might not need the calm and friendly environment,,, even a small argument of violence may result in some spark of idea, that might be either useful in different subject. In case of stagnant i don't think so, will better fit in the blank. stagnant has nothing to do with strife or violence.we there need opposite of strife.so GENIAL is best fit.

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