Words in Context (Reading)

As used in the highlighted line, “plastic” most nearly means

• adaptable

• artificial

• springy

• resistant

As used in the highlighted line, “domain” most nearly means

• value

• context

• kingdom

• field

As used in the highlighted line, “posited” most nearly means

• conceived

• replicated

• undermined

• challenged

As used in the highlighted line, “mistress” most nearly means

• manager

• victim

• supporter

• admirer

As used in the highlighted line, “fine” most nearly means

• ostentatious

• small-scale

• of good quality

• ornamental

In the context of the highlighted portion of the passage, “enjoyed” most nearly means

• avoided

• experienced

• wanted

• delighted

In the context of the highlighted portion of the passage, “symmetrical” most nearly means

• different

• parallel

• proportional

• unique

In the context of the highlighted portion of the passage, “bias” most nearly means

• dislike

• aversion

• partiality

• fairness

In the context of the highlighted portion of the passage, “proliferation” most nearly means

• force

• production

• size

• regulation

In the context of the highlighted portion of the passage, “stifled” most nearly means

• extinguished

• quieted

• smothered

• encouraged