Hi,
I do not know where you have found this question but it comes from the old GRE. It is no longer tested in the way it was
Quote:
The demise of the rigorous academic curriculum in high school resulted, in part, from the progressive rhetoric that (i)_____ the study of subjects previously thought (ii)_____ as part of school learning.
Aadvocated.. necessary
Benhanced.. indispensable
Crestricted.. impractical
Dundermined.. popular
Esanctioned.. inappropriate
I do think if you have formulated the question to look like the new format you lose completely the meaning of the sentence. Simply because it tests you in a different manne, no longer in use.
Let me know what do you think about.
Regards