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Set 4: Words in Context (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: B

PASSAGE

The historian's account was criticized for its ______, as it focused almost exclusively on the actions of great men while ignoring the broader social forces at play.

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

A. breadth
B. myopia✓ Correct
C. objectivity
D. accuracy

Detailed Explanation

Focusing too narrowly ('exclusively on great men') and missing the big picture is 'myopia' (nearsightedness). In a figurative sense, it means lack of imagination, foresight, or intellectual insight.

Key Evidence:

• "focused almost exclusively on ..."

• "ignoring broader"

Why others are wrong: A (Breadth means wide range, the opposite of this focus.), C (Objectivity implies balance.), D (Accuracy implies correctness, but the critique is on scope.).

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