The scholar's interpretation was considered iconoclastic by traditionalists who felt she had attacked the very foundations of the discipline without offering constructive alternatives.
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readingAs used in the text, what does the word "iconoclastic" most nearly mean?
A
conventional
B
revolutionary
C
brief
D
popular
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the best answer. The passage describes attacking "the very foundations of the discipline." "Revolutionary" means involving radical change, fitting this fundamental challenge.
Choice A is incorrect because "conventional" contradicts attacking foundations. Choice C is incorrect because "brief" refers to length, not approach. Choice D is incorrect because "popular" contradicts traditionalist opposition.