Set 9: Words in Context (Intermediate)
Explanation
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?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question asks for the meaning of a word as used in this specific context. A 'complex mix' of many things is 'multifaceted', meaning having many sides or aspects. 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:
• "complex mix"
• "not simple"
Why others are wrong: B (Transparent implies easily seen.), D (Simple is explicitly negated.), C (Monolithic implies single/solid.).
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