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A more admirable character would have been one who overcame his (1) ________ impulses and became good; rather than one who merely lacked the (2) ________ to be bad.
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Blank 1 |
Blank 2 |
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ire |
serenity |
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compassionate |
patience |
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evil |
sophistication |
| (A) | ire |
| (B) | ... |
| (C) | ... |
| (D) | ... |
| (E) | ... |
| (F) | ... |
The solution is
Posted: 08/26/2012 19:21
I chose CD for this question, and don't find the answer or the explanation very compelling. The author of the passage may have intended CF, but without further context, I don't see one answer as better than the other.
It was said that a character might overcome evil Impulses - impulse is an extension of intensity moreso than of sophistication, I would argue. Being evil, or "bad", does not require sophistication, merely an rage, or "intensity" that could motivate one to cruel acts.
Given answer CD, the author contrasts (1), an admirable character in possession of vitality and gusto, who channels his aggressive feelings into something that benefits humanity. He would contrast this with (2), a less admirable character who is too lazy and unmotivated to work towards either good or bad ends, and simply wastes his life away.
How is CD not an equally plausible answer?
It was said that a character might overcome evil Impulses - impulse is an extension of intensity moreso than of sophistication, I would argue. Being evil, or "bad", does not require sophistication, merely an rage, or "intensity" that could motivate one to cruel acts.
Given answer CD, the author contrasts (1), an admirable character in possession of vitality and gusto, who channels his aggressive feelings into something that benefits humanity. He would contrast this with (2), a less admirable character who is too lazy and unmotivated to work towards either good or bad ends, and simply wastes his life away.
How is CD not an equally plausible answer?
Posted: 12/23/2012 09:33
That's what I put too! I don't understand how CF is right over CD!
Posted: 01/02/2013 17:35
Agreed! The sentence does not imply being good is in any way unsophisticated or simple.
Posted: 07/19/2013 16:03
Same for me. We will need an explanation!
Posted: 08/03/2013 04:06
Can't agree more
Posted: 08/12/2013 16:52
Hi guys, I talked to the author, and he agreed to make some changes, which is now visible on http://www.arcadiaprep.com/discussion/messages/550
Posted: 09/29/2013 14:00
I did not understand the first blank at all. And am still confused as to how evil is the best fit.
Posted: 10/07/2013 18:09
The first choice for the 1st blank: ire, means "anger". Evil is the best fit because it is the opposite for good.
Posted: 04/11/2014 15:41
Well I think CD should fit in as well. How that doesn't work still baffles me...
Posted: 04/11/2014 15:41
Well I think CD should fit in as well. How that doesn't work still baffles me...
Posted: 12/22/2014 13:21
Reply: yes it might the answer.