Set 9: Words in Context
Explanation
PASSAGE
The movement sought to dismantle the ______ barriers that kept art within the exclusive domain of the elite, making it accessible to the masses.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question asks for the meaning of a word as used in this specific context. Barriers established by society/organizations are 'institutional'. These barriers kept art 'exclusive'. Words can have multiple meanings, and context determines which meaning applies. Read the surrounding sentences carefully. Substitute each answer choice to see which maintains the intended meaning and fits the context. Many vocabulary words have multiple dictionary definitions, but only one fits the context. Use the surrounding sentences as clues. Try substituting each answer choice to see which one preserves the author's intended meaning without changing the sentence's message.
Key Evidence:
• "exclusive domain of the elite"
• "dismantle"
Why others are wrong: D (Permeable means easy to pass through.), B (Imaginary means not real.), A (Egalitarian means equal rights.).
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