Çözüldü Word Equivalence - GRE Style

"Although his youth was marked by bouts of intemperance, as an adult, Higgs was widely known for his _________."

Select the two answer choices that, when used to complete the sentence, fit the meaning of the sentence as a whole and produce completed sentences that are alike in meaning.

A) moderation
B) harmony
C) mellifluousness
D) measure
E) sagacity
F) wisdom

Correct Choices: A and D

Explanation in the Book:
(A, D) If Higgs’s youth was marked by intemperance (excess), he will exhibit a nearly opposite quality in adulthood, since the word “although” signifies a shift in meaning. Both moderation and measure (a moderate degree) create an appropriate shift.

Barron's 6 GRE Practice Tests, page 21

harmony: the quality of forming a pleasing and consistent whole; the state of being in agreement or concord
mellifluous: (of a sound) pleasingly smooth and musical to hear.
sagacity: having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgement; wise or shrewd
wisdom: having experience, knowledge, and good judgement