Set 4: Words in Context (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: C

PASSAGE

The villain's motivations are ______, driven not by a simple desire for power, but by a complex mix of past trauma, misguided idealism, and revenge.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?

A. monolithic

B. simple

C. multifaceted✓ Correct

D. transparent

Detailed Explanation

A 'complex mix' of many things is 'multifaceted', meaning having many sides or aspects.

Key Evidence:

• "complex mix"

• "not simple"

Why others are wrong: A (Monolithic implies single/solid.), B (Simple is explicitly negated.), D (Transparent implies easily seen.).