Multiple choice

The Age of Enlightenment, one of the greatest periods of history for intellectual activity, showed a proclivity for sophistry and ________argumentation.

  1. <span style="font-size:">credible

  2. <span style="font-size:">specious

  3. <span style="font-size:">gossamer

  4. <span style="font-size:">effective
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The operative word in this sentence is “and”, which implies that the blank would be replaced by the word similar to “sophistry”. “Sophistry” describes argument that sounds plausible, but is actually misleading or fallacious. Thus, the phrase “shows a proclivity for sophistry”, states a negative view about the Age of Enlightenment. 'Specious' is virtually synonymous with sophistry

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