6. The word "hexagonal'in line 10 is closest in (A) six-sided (B) seven-sided (C) eight-sided (D) irregular in shape 7. The word "unaware" in line 17 is closest in (A) except (B) ignore (C) pay attention (D) irregular in shape 8. "Yellow fever" in line 20 is most likely (A) an enemy military force (B) a prison regimen (C) a contagious disease (D) a mental illness 9. The word "sporadic" in line 22 is closest in (A) abundant (B) occasional (C) regular (D) frequent 10. The word "undisturbed"in line 13 is closest in (A)peace (B) settled (C) broken (D) fragile The idea of determinism, that no event occurs in nature without natural causes has been postulated as a natural law yet is under attack on both scientific and philosophical grounds Scientific laws assume that a specific set of conditions will unerringly lead to a predete rmined outcome. Line However, studies in the field of physics have demonstrated that the location and speed of minuscule particles such as electrons are the result of random behaviors rather than predictable results determined by pre-existing conditions. As a result of these studies., the principle of indeterminacy was formulated by Werner Heisenberg. According to this principle, only the probable behavior of an electron can be predicted. The inability to absolutely predict the behavior of electrons casts doubt on the universal applicability of a natural law of determinism. Philosophically, the principal opposition to determinism emanates from those who see humans as creatures in possession of free will. Human decisions may be influenced by previous events, but the ultimate freedom of humanity may possibly lead to unforeseen choices, those not preordained by preceding events. 11. The word "unerringly"in line13 is could be most easily replaced by (A) fortunately (B) effortlessly (C) without mistake (D) with guidance 12. The word "minuscule 'in line 5 is closest in meaning to (A) charge (B) fast-moving (C)circular (D) tiny 13. The word "unforeseen" in line 12 is closest in (A) forewarned (B)blind (C) unappreciated (D) unpredictable

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6. The word "hexagonal'in line 10 is closest in (A) six-sided (B) seven-sided (C) eight-sided (D) irregular in shape 7. The word "unaware" in line 17 is closest in (A) except (B) ignore (C) pay attention (D) irregular in shape 8. "Yellow fever" in line 20 is most likely (A) an enemy military force (B) a prison regimen (C) a contagious disease (D) a mental illness 9. The word "sporadic" in line 22 is closest in (A) abundant (B) occasional (C) regular (D) frequent 10. The word "undisturbed"in line 13 is closest in (A)peace (B) settled (C) broken (D) fragile The idea of determinism, that no event occurs in nature without natural causes has been postulated as a natural law yet is under attack on both scientific and philosophical grounds Scientific laws assume that a specific set of conditions will unerringly lead to a predete rmined outcome. Line However, studies in the field of physics have demonstrated that the location and speed of minuscule particles such as electrons are the result of random behaviors rather than predictable results determined by pre-existing conditions. As a result of these studies., the principle of indeterminacy was formulated by Werner Heisenberg. According to this principle, only the probable behavior of an electron can be predicted. The inability to absolutely predict the behavior of electrons casts doubt on the universal applicability of a natural law of determinism. Philosophically, the principal opposition to determinism emanates from those who see humans as creatures in possession of free will. Human decisions may be influenced by previous events, but the ultimate freedom of humanity may possibly lead to unforeseen choices, those not preordained by preceding events. 11. The word "unerringly"in line13 is could be most easily replaced by (A) fortunately (B) effortlessly (C) without mistake (D) with guidance 12. The word "minuscule 'in line 5 is closest in meaning to (A) charge (B) fast-moving (C)circular (D) tiny 13. The word "unforeseen" in line 12 is closest in (A) forewarned (B)blind (C) unappreciated (D) unpredictable

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Answer 1

6. A
7. B
8. C
9. B
10. A
11. C
12. D
13. D

Answer 2

Step 1

The problem involves understanding the meaning of words in context. The words are taken from a passage about determinism and indeterminacy in the field of physics and philosophy.

Step 2

For question 6, the word "hexagonal" is being discussed. The word "hexagonal" is derived from the Greek word "hex", which means six. Therefore, the word "hexagonal" refers to something that has six sides.

Step 3

For question 7, the word "unaware" is being discussed. The word "unaware" means not knowing or not being aware of something.

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For question 8, the term "Yellow fever" is being discussed. In the context of the passage, "Yellow fever" is a contagious disease.

Step 5

For question 9, the word "sporadic" is being discussed. The word "sporadic" means occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places.

Step 6

For question 10, the word "undisturbed" is being discussed. The word "undisturbed" means not disturbed or not interrupted.

Step 7

For question 11, the word "unerringly" is being discussed. The word "unerringly" means without making mistakes or being wrong.

Step 8

For question 12, the word "minuscule" is being discussed. The word "minuscule" means very small or tiny.

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For question 13, the word "unforeseen" is being discussed. The word "unforeseen" means not foreseen or not predicted.