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02 Apr 2024, 01:20
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To state that the writer is a (i) ________ is to fundamentally misunderstand his main themes. Though wariness of human motives does characterize his writings, this (ii) _______ is explored within a context that repeatedly emphasizes the human capacity for, and tendency toward, (iii) _______ .
| Blank (i) | Blank (ii) | Blank (iii) |
|---|---|---|
| A. hedonist | D. belligerence | G. deliverance |
| B. misanthrope | E. self-absorption | H. benevolence |
| C. miser | F. cynicism | I. determinism |
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B, F, and H
There are the most clues for the word in the second blank, so start there. The clue is "wariness of human motives." Of the choices, the word closest in meaning to this is cynicism. Now, use cynicism to determine the word in the first blank. The trigger "though" indicates that the writer explores more than just cynicism; thus, he is not a cynic. Of the choices, the word closest in meaning to cynic is misanthrope. Finally, "though" also clues us in to the meaning of the last word. It should characterize behavior that contrasts with what a cynic would expect. A simple word here is "good." Of the choices, the word closest in meaning to good is benevolence.
B, F, and H
There are the most clues for the word in the second blank, so start there. The clue is "wariness of human motives." Of the choices, the word closest in meaning to this is cynicism. Now, use cynicism to determine the word in the first blank. The trigger "though" indicates that the writer explores more than just cynicism; thus, he is not a cynic. Of the choices, the word closest in meaning to cynic is misanthrope. Finally, "though" also clues us in to the meaning of the last word. It should characterize behavior that contrasts with what a cynic would expect. A simple word here is "good." Of the choices, the word closest in meaning to good is benevolence.
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