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7. The discovery that the brain’s connections can change even during old age
   previous beliefs that the basic configuration of the brain is
   fixed by middle age.

A undermined

B highlighted

C determined

D implied

E validated

8. The politician’s newly developed tendency to (i)
   underrepresented groups surprised colleagues who remembered him as
   (ii) these groups’ economic plight.

Blank (i) Blank (ii)

A sympathize with D curious about

B mimic E indifferent to

C deride F hopeful for

9. By adopting a(n) (i) tone in lieu of a more moderate one,
   the author produces arguments based more on (ii) than
   sound reasoning.

Blank (i) Blank (ii)

A incendiary D rhetoric

B well-reasoned E displacement

C conservative F analysis

10. Greene’s discussion of the nuances of particle physics, though
    seemingly , actually serves a purpose. Indeed, without
    this background, the reader would be unable to the
    significance of the evidence presented later in the book.

Blank (i) Blank (ii)

A incomprehensible D obstruct

B tangential E synthesize

C deliberate F appreciate

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