MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills Question 76: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 76
4. What definition of the word disabuse (paragraph 1) best fits in the context of the passage?
- A. Treating something kindly and/or healing it after a period of abuse
- B. Chastising someone for misguided views
- C. Affirming someone's views
- D. Convincing a person that his or her views are fallacious
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
D This is an Inference question.
A: No. This answer is inappropriate given the context in which the word appears. The word is used in relation to changing one's mind about an opinion: In this case, the author is talking about exposing the reality that vegetarian diets are not in fact "cruelty free."
B: No. This answer is too strong in tone: there is no personal chastising or reprimanding of the people who held views that vegetarian diets are "cruelty free."
C: No. This answer choice is antithetical to the context of the word "disabuse" in the passage: disabusing is not about affirming someone's views but rather changing or eliminating them.
D: Yes. This answer is the best fit according to the passage. The author suggests that thinking about how food gets to us is enough to convince anyone that a vegetarian diet is not in fact "cruelty free."