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The (i) _________ of monks and abbots in Eastern Christianity were typ
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The (i) _________ of monks and abbots in Eastern Christianity were typically of plain black modest cloth, indicating their spiritual indifference to matters of this world in favor of a commitment to a (ii) _________ mindset. In this regard, the contrast with the (iii) _________ garments of Buddhist monks is striking.
| Blank (i) | Blank (ii) | Blank (iii) |
|---|---|---|
| A. vestiges, D | mundane | G. iridescent |
| B. habiliments | E. dogmatic | H. drab |
| C. paragons | F. transcendent | I. flowing |
The (i) _________ of monks and abbots in Eastern Christianity were typ
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The first blank is referring to clothes;
habiliments (often used to describe complex, multi-pierced outfits like those of medieval times) is choice that fits. The second blank should have something related to spiritual reality and hence transcendent (greater ,better more important or going past or above all others) fits. Mundane (earthly) agrees with “matters of this world" . Dogmatic (strongly expressing your beliefs as if they were facts) is unrelated. The third blank should have a contrast with the “plain black modest cloth” ; hence iridescent (showing luminous colours that seem to change when seen from different angles) fits . Drab (lacking brightness/interest) agrees with “plain black modest cloth.”
habiliments (often used to describe complex, multi-pierced outfits like those of medieval times) is choice that fits. The second blank should have something related to spiritual reality and hence transcendent (greater ,better more important or going past or above all others) fits. Mundane (earthly) agrees with “matters of this world" . Dogmatic (strongly expressing your beliefs as if they were facts) is unrelated. The third blank should have a contrast with the “plain black modest cloth” ; hence iridescent (showing luminous colours that seem to change when seen from different angles) fits . Drab (lacking brightness/interest) agrees with “plain black modest cloth.”
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Habiliments, transcendent, iridescent. The first blank is referring to something made of cloth, which is contrasted with the garments of Buddhist monks. You are looking for something that means garments or clothes; habiliments (clothes associated with a particular profession or occasion) is the only choice that fits. The second blank is looking for a description of a spiritual reality beyond this one; only transcendent (above and beyond the limits of material existence) fits. Mundane (earthly, rather than heavenly or spiritual) agrees rather than contrasts with “matters of this world.” Dogmatic (inclined to present opinion as unassailable truth) is unrelated. The third blank is looking for a contrast with the “plain black modest cloth” outfits of the first sentence segment; iridescent (colorful, lustrous, or brilliant) is the only option that directly contrasts. Drab actually agrees with “plain black modest cloth." Flowing is not necessarily the opposite of garments "of plain black modest cloth,” which may or may not be flowing.
Habiliments, transcendent, iridescent. The first blank is referring to something made of cloth, which is contrasted with the garments of Buddhist monks. You are looking for something that means garments or clothes; habiliments (clothes associated with a particular profession or occasion) is the only choice that fits. The second blank is looking for a description of a spiritual reality beyond this one; only transcendent (above and beyond the limits of material existence) fits. Mundane (earthly, rather than heavenly or spiritual) agrees rather than contrasts with “matters of this world.” Dogmatic (inclined to present opinion as unassailable truth) is unrelated. The third blank is looking for a contrast with the “plain black modest cloth” outfits of the first sentence segment; iridescent (colorful, lustrous, or brilliant) is the only option that directly contrasts. Drab actually agrees with “plain black modest cloth." Flowing is not necessarily the opposite of garments "of plain black modest cloth,” which may or may not be flowing.
