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Those scholars who are attracted by the intricacy and esoteric nature
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Those scholars who are attracted by the intricacy and esoteric nature of certain topics in geometric topology may be ________ by the formulas describing higher-dimensional relationships, notwithstanding the undeniable appeal of this branch of mathematics to those who have mastered the prerequisite topics.
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| a elated |
| b inveigled |
| c confounded | d unimpressed | e nonplussed |
| f oppressed |
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The blank in this sentence describes “[t]hose scholars” who like a type of math that is “intrica[te] and esoteric” and is attempted by “those who have mastered the prerequisite topics.” From this, you can infer that the formulas of geometric topology are challenging to understand, and you might expect these scholars to be fascinated by its formulas. However, the detour road sign “notwithstanding” contrasts how they respond to the formulas with “the undeniable appeal” of the subject. Thus, despite their enthusiasm for geometric topology, predict that they feel confused by the formulas. Confounded, (C), means “perplexed,” and nonplussed, (E), means “unsure what to do.” These words both match the prediction and give the sentence the same sense. Elated, (A), means “very happy.”
This is how these scholars feel about difficult math in general but not about the formulas as discussed in this sentence. Inveigled, (B), means “lured by flattery.” While these mathematicians are attracted by certain math topics, geometric formulas are not capable of deceit. Moreover, this word does not correspond to the detour road sign “notwithstanding.” There is no indication that the mathematicians are unimpressed, (D), or oppressed, (F).
C, E
The blank in this sentence describes “[t]hose scholars” who like a type of math that is “intrica[te] and esoteric” and is attempted by “those who have mastered the prerequisite topics.” From this, you can infer that the formulas of geometric topology are challenging to understand, and you might expect these scholars to be fascinated by its formulas. However, the detour road sign “notwithstanding” contrasts how they respond to the formulas with “the undeniable appeal” of the subject. Thus, despite their enthusiasm for geometric topology, predict that they feel confused by the formulas. Confounded, (C), means “perplexed,” and nonplussed, (E), means “unsure what to do.” These words both match the prediction and give the sentence the same sense. Elated, (A), means “very happy.”
This is how these scholars feel about difficult math in general but not about the formulas as discussed in this sentence. Inveigled, (B), means “lured by flattery.” While these mathematicians are attracted by certain math topics, geometric formulas are not capable of deceit. Moreover, this word does not correspond to the detour road sign “notwithstanding.” There is no indication that the mathematicians are unimpressed, (D), or oppressed, (F).
Those scholars who are attracted by the intricacy and esoteric nature
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a) Elated: This doesn't seem appropriate, as being "elated" implies a state of happiness or joy, which may not fit the context of being attracted to intricate and esoteric topics.
b) Inveigled: This term suggests being persuaded or influenced in a clever way. It does not fit the context of being attracted to intricate topics.
c) Confounded: This fits the context well. If scholars are attracted to intricate and esoteric topics, they may be bewildered or confused by the formulas describing higher-dimensional relationships.
d) Unimpressed: This doesn't seem to match the context. If scholars are attracted to a topic, being unimpressed doesn't make sense.
e) Nonplussed: This term means being puzzled or unsure how to respond. It aligns with the idea that scholars might be perplexed by the formulas.
f) Oppressed: This term doesn't seem suitable. Oppression implies a sense of being burdened or restricted, which doesn't match the context of scholarly interest.
So, based on the analysis, options c (confounded) and e (nonplussed) appear to be the most fitting choices in the context provided.
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b) Inveigled: This term suggests being persuaded or influenced in a clever way. It does not fit the context of being attracted to intricate topics.
c) Confounded: This fits the context well. If scholars are attracted to intricate and esoteric topics, they may be bewildered or confused by the formulas describing higher-dimensional relationships.
d) Unimpressed: This doesn't seem to match the context. If scholars are attracted to a topic, being unimpressed doesn't make sense.
e) Nonplussed: This term means being puzzled or unsure how to respond. It aligns with the idea that scholars might be perplexed by the formulas.
f) Oppressed: This term doesn't seem suitable. Oppression implies a sense of being burdened or restricted, which doesn't match the context of scholarly interest.
So, based on the analysis, options c (confounded) and e (nonplussed) appear to be the most fitting choices in the context provided.
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