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When faced with a serious threat unexpectedly, one experiences a significant change in personality. Our senses can occasionally get dulled by fear. When one is terrified or panicked, they freeze like animals and behave more like lower creatures than like reasonable individuals. However, it sometimes happens that even the most timid persons suddenly acquire the essential courage, keen rapid perception, and swift judgment in situations of unexpected extreme threat, which cannot be evaded by flight and must be immediately faced. This is a miracle that occurs frequently in nature. Man and the inferior animals alike, when confronted with almost certain death ‘ gather resolution from despair’ but there can really be no trace of so debilitating a feeling in the person fighting, or prepared to fight for dear life. At these times, the intellect is clearer than it has ever been, the nerves are steel, and nothing is sensed other than a wonderful strength and bravery. Looking back on some dangerous times in my own life, I recall them with a certain sense of joy—not because there was any joyous pleasure at the time, but rather because they widened my perspective and temporarily elevated me above myself.
Three potential responses are possible from a man in an emergency situation. And what are they?
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When dread overtakes us, it can dull our senses and cause us to freeze in place like animals, unable to defend ourselves by taking a step or raising a hand. When panic strikes, we once more behave more like the less intelligent animals than like logical creatures. On the other hand, it often happens that even the most timid persons suddenly acquire the essential courage, keen rapid apprehension, and swift judgment in situations of unexpected extreme threat that cannot be evaded by flight and must be immediately faced.
The fact that an extravagant man is either appreciated or despised depends on his position in life is something that grabs our attention. Being financially responsible does little to boost the popularity of a successful businessman. A affluent individual is expected to live a sumptuous lifestyle and extend lavish hospitality. If he is not, it is assumed that he is cruel, and as a result, his reputation in the corporate world may even suffer. The paradox remains that he had not been careful with his money in the first place; he would never have achieved his present wealth.
There are various diverse sets of values among those with low incomes. The young clerk who gives his wife a beautiful dress as a present even though he hasn't paid his rent is criticized as being expensive. Money management that borders on meanness is praised as a virtue. Paying his bills is the only thing he values more than everything else in his life. The ideal wife for such a man separates her housekeeping money into joyless little piles – so much for rent, for food, for the children’s shoes, she is able to face the milkman with equanimity every, month satisfied with her economizing ways , and never knows the guilt of buying something she can’t really afford .
I don't fit into either of these categories, myself. If I have extra cash, I can be extravagant, but when I'm strapped for cash, which is typically the case, I'm the meanest man you've ever met.
What does the word "equanimity" mean?
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As further evidence, consider this example: "Raj was a man of great equanimity, even when talking about his own death." The word "equanimity" refers to mental or emotional stability or composure, especially under tension or pressure.
The fact that an extravagant man is either appreciated or despised depends on his position in life is something that grabs our attention. Being financially responsible does little to boost the popularity of a successful businessman. A affluent individual is expected to live a sumptuous lifestyle and extend lavish hospitality. If he is not, it is assumed that he is cruel, and as a result, his reputation in the corporate world may even suffer. He would never have attained his current wealth if he had not been diligent with his money in the beginning.
There are various diverse sets of values among those with low incomes. The young clerk who gives his wife a beautiful dress as a present even though he hasn't paid his rent is criticized as being expensive. Money management that borders on meanness is praised as a virtue. Paying his bills is the only thing he values more than everything else in his life. The ideal wife for such a man divides her household funds into joyless little piles, setting aside enough for rent, food, and the kids' shoes. She is able to face the milkman with composure each month, happy with her frugal habits, and never feels guilty about spending money she can't actually afford.
I don't fit into either of these categories, myself. If I have extra cash, I can be extravagant, but when I'm strapped for cash, which is typically the case, I'm the meanest man you've ever met.
In the third sentence of the first paragraph, the term "lavish with his hospitality" refers to
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Given that the definition of "hospitality" is the trait or disposition of accepting and treating visitors and strangers in a pleasant, amiable, and generous manner, option d is the proper response.
The fact is that the Native Americans initially welcomed the newcomers with pale skin more out of curiosity than anything else. The weapons that these visitors carried with them—steel knives and swords, fire-shooting cannons, brass and copper kitchenware, etc.—fascinated the locals. Cultural tensions eventually arose. The haughtiness of the immigrants and their lack of regard for nature infuriated the locals. Every resource, including people, animals, and plants, was seen as a potential source of profit by the European colonizers.
In the ensuing wars, the native Indians were overwhelmingly outnumbered. They always failed to put up enough of a fight to stop the European settlers. The diseases of the white men, the Indians' nomadic lifestyle, the relatively crude weaponry at their disposal, some of their own people's refusal to defend themselves—all of these factors played a role in the nearly complete eradication of their race. Smallpox, plague, measles, cholera, typhoid, and malaria were a few of the diseases that Europeans introduced from their congested towns and which destroyed the native population. Between 1775 and 1850, these fatal illnesses, to which the majority of Indians lacked resistance, wiped out numerous tribes.
America was given its name in honor of Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian explorer who discovered a new continent after exploring the northern regions of South America between 1499 and 1500.
The passage's main objective is to
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The passage's main goal is to provide a succinct history of the discovery of America and the early years of settlement.
The fact that an extravagant man is either appreciated or despised depends on his position in life is something that grabs our attention. Being financially responsible does little to boost the popularity of a successful businessman. A affluent individual is expected to live a sumptuous lifestyle and extend lavish hospitality. If he is not, it is assumed that he is cruel, and as a result, his reputation in the corporate world may even suffer. The paradox remains that he had not been careful with his money in the first place; he would never have achieved his present wealth.
There are various diverse sets of values among those with low incomes. The young clerk who gives his wife a beautiful dress as a present even though he hasn't paid his rent is criticized as being expensive. Money management that borders on meanness is praised as a virtue. Paying his bills is the only thing he values more than everything else in his life. The ideal wife for such a man divides her household funds into joyless little piles, setting aside enough for rent, food, and the kids' shoes. She is able to face the milkman with composure each month, happy with her frugal habits, and never feels guilty about spending money she can't actually afford.
I don't fit into either of these categories, myself. If I have extra cash, I can be extravagant, but when I'm strapped for cash, which is typically the case, I'm the meanest man you've ever met.
In the final clause of the first paragraph, the word "paradox" refers to
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Option A explains what the word "paradox" means, and the last sentence of the first paragraph also explains it.
Political education carries a lot of meanings. It may be characterized as the process of preparing a citizen to engage in the national struggle in order to further the nation's socioeconomic goals by taking well-informed, accountable, and consistent action. The elimination of poverty and the establishment of a contemporary, democratic, secular, and socialist society in place of the current traditional, feudal, hierarchical, and egalitarian society are India's two main socioeconomic goals.
Under colonial authority, Congress leaders resisted accepting the official position that education and politics shouldn't be combined by arguing that political education was a crucial component of education. However, when they came to power in 1947, they nearly embraced the British model and started to warn about how politics was polluting education. Political parties were urged to refrain from interfering with education. However, despite this, there has been a significant increase in political infiltration into the educational system, with competing political parties vying for instructors' and students' attention. The astute academics sought political assistance without political meddling. Instead of genuine political support, what we have experienced is unending political intrusion. It is not surprising that real political education within the school system—which really means the development of a commitment to social transformation—has been even weaker than during the pre-independence period given the interference with the educational system by political parties for their own ulterior motives. With the general growth of elitism.
The fight for liberation ended during that time, and the main non-formal source of political education vanished. The media significantly contributed by offering some political education. However, it did not fully take advantage of the chance, and vested interests still had a firm grip on it. The same can be stated about political organizations and organizations outside of the educational system that are meant to offer political education. After considering everything, it appears that we have not only regressed in some areas but also made no progress at all in genuine political education during the post-education period. For instance, the emphasis on the elite has increased in the educational system. The first casualty is patriotism. The founding father of the country gave us the guts to challenge the government when it was unjust, in a methodical manner, and based on fundamental beliefs. Because agitational and anarchic politics for self-, group-, or party-aggrandizement are now common, we have even lost the courage to fight on fundamental concerns in a disciplined manner. The school system has recently supported the wealthier groups' dominance and the domestication of the underprivileged. Unless we act forcefully to deliver real political education on a sufficient scale, nothing will change. This is one of the most important educational changes we need, and if it is not implemented, simply expanding the current formal education system in a linear fashion will only serve to maintain the status quo and impede profound societal change.
Which of the following should be the primary goals of political education, according to the passage?
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The first paragraph has the answer to this query. It outlines the goal of political education, which is to inspire people to strive toward the nation's socioeconomic goals. And in accordance with this paragraph, India's socioeconomic goals are to eradicate poverty and build a contemporary democratic, secular, socialist society in place of the country's current traditional, feudal, hierarchical, and egalitarian society, or, to put it another way, equitable society.
Political education carries a lot of meanings. It may be characterized as the process of preparing a citizen to engage in the national struggle in order to further the nation's socioeconomic goals by taking well-informed, accountable, and consistent action. The elimination of poverty and the establishment of a contemporary, democratic, secular, and socialist society in place of the current traditional, feudal, hierarchical, and egalitarian society are India's two main socioeconomic goals.
Under colonial authority, Congress leaders resisted accepting the official position that education and politics shouldn't be combined by arguing that political education was a crucial component of education. However, when they came to power in 1947, they nearly embraced the British model and started to warn about how politics was polluting education. Political parties were urged to refrain from interfering with education. However, despite this, there has been a significant increase in political infiltration into the educational system, with competing political parties vying for instructors' and students' attention. The astute academics sought political assistance without political meddling. Instead of genuine political support, what we have experienced is unending political intrusion. It is not surprising that real political education within the school system—which really means the development of a commitment to social transformation—has been even weaker than during the pre-independence period given the interference with the educational system by political parties for their own ulterior motives. With the general growth of elitism.
The fight for liberation ended during that time, and the main non-formal source of political education vanished. The media significantly contributed by offering some political education. However, it did not fully take advantage of the chance, and vested interests still had a firm grip on it. The same can be stated about political organizations and organizations outside of the educational system that are meant to offer political education. After considering everything, it appears that we have not only regressed in some areas but also made no progress at all in genuine political education during the post-education period. For instance, the emphasis on the elite has increased in the educational system. The first casualty is patriotism. The founding father of the country gave us the guts to challenge the government when it was unjust, in a methodical manner, and based on fundamental beliefs. Because agitational and anarchic politics for self-, group-, or party-aggrandizement are now common, we have even lost the courage to fight on fundamental concerns in a disciplined manner. The school system has recently supported the wealthier groups' dominance and the domestication of the underprivileged. Unless we act forcefully to deliver real political education on a sufficient scale, nothing will change. This is one of the most important educational changes we need, and if it is not implemented, simply expanding the current formal education system in a linear fashion will only serve to maintain the status quo and hamper profound societal change.
Which term most closely contrasts the meaning of the passage's use of the word "hamper"?
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The verb "foster" is to encourage growth or development.
When faced with a serious threat unexpectedly, one experiences a significant change in personality. Our senses can occasionally get dulled by fear. When one is terrified or panicked, they freeze like animals and behave more like lower creatures than like reasonable individuals. However, it sometimes happens that even the most timid persons suddenly acquire the essential courage, keen rapid perception, and swift judgment in situations of unexpected extreme threat, which cannot be evaded by flight and must be immediately faced. This is a miracle that occurs frequently in nature. Man and the inferior animals alike, when confronted with almost certain death ‘ gather resolution from despair’ but there can really be no trace of so debilitating a feeling in the person fighting, or prepared to fight for dear life. At these times, the intellect is clearer than it has ever been, the nerves are steel, and nothing is sensed other than a wonderful strength and bravery. Looking back on some dangerous times in my own life, I recall them with a certain sense of joy—not because there was any joyous pleasure at the time, but rather because they widened my perspective and temporarily elevated me above myself.
The passage's most appropriate title would be:
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This most effectively conveys the passage's main idea. As it is further mentioned in the lines "Frequently in cases.......in nature," even a shy man can muster the guts to deal with a dangerous scenario.
The fact that an extravagant man is either appreciated or despised depends on his position in life is something that grabs our attention. Being financially responsible does little to boost the popularity of a successful businessman. A affluent individual is expected to live a sumptuous lifestyle and extend lavish hospitality. If he is not, it is assumed that he is cruel, and as a result, his reputation in the corporate world may even suffer. He would never have attained his current wealth if he had not been diligent with his money in the beginning.
There are various diverse sets of values among those with low incomes. The young clerk who gives his wife a beautiful dress as a present even though he hasn't paid his rent is criticized as being expensive. Money management that borders on meanness is praised as a virtue. Paying his bills is the only thing he values more than everything else in his life. The ideal wife for such a man divides her household funds into joyless little piles, setting aside enough for rent, food, and the kids' shoes. She is able to face the milkman with composure each month, happy with her frugal habits, and never feels guilty about spending money she can't actually afford.
I don't fit into either of these categories, myself. If I have extra cash, I can be extravagant, but when I'm strapped for cash, which is typically the case, I'm the meanest man you've ever met.
Which of the following would make the passage's title most appropriate:
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The author covers the life of a wealthy person in the first paragraph before turning to a member of the lower classes in the second paragraph, making this the most appropriate title.
Political education carries a lot of meanings. It may be characterized as the process of preparing a citizen to engage in the national struggle in order to further the nation's socioeconomic goals by taking well-informed, accountable, and consistent action. The elimination of poverty and the establishment of a contemporary, democratic, secular, and socialist society in place of the current traditional, feudal, hierarchical, and egalitarian society are India's two main socioeconomic goals.
Under colonial authority, Congress leaders resisted accepting the official position that education and politics shouldn't be combined by arguing that political education was a crucial component of education. However, when they came to power in 1947, they nearly embraced the British model and started to warn about how politics was polluting education. Political parties were urged to refrain from interfering with education. However, despite this, there has been a significant increase in political infiltration into the educational system, with competing political parties vying for instructors' and students' attention. The astute academics sought political assistance without political meddling. Instead of genuine political support, what we have experienced is unending political intrusion. It is not surprising that real political education within the school system—which really means the development of a commitment to social transformation—has been even weaker than during the pre-independence period given the interference with the educational system by political parties for their own ulterior motives. With the general growth of elitism.
The fight for liberation ended during that time, and the main non-formal source of political education vanished. The media significantly contributed by offering some political education. However, it did not fully take advantage of the chance, and vested interests still had a firm grip on it. The same can be stated about political organizations and organizations outside of the educational system that are meant to offer political education. After considering everything, it appears that we have not only regressed in some areas but also made no progress at all in genuine political education during the post-education period. For instance, the emphasis on the elite has increased in the educational system. The first casualty is patriotism. The founding father of the country gave us the guts to challenge the government when it was unjust, in a methodical manner, and based on fundamental beliefs. Because agitational and anarchic politics for self-, group-, or party-aggrandizement are now common, we have even lost the courage to fight on fundamental concerns in a disciplined manner. The school system has recently supported the wealthier groups' dominance and the domestication of the underprivileged. Unless we act forcefully to deliver real political education on a sufficient scale, nothing will change. This is one of the most important educational changes we need, and if it is not implemented, simply expanding the current formal education system in a linear fashion will only serve to maintain the status quo and impede profound societal change.
What is the primary flaw in the current educational system, according to the passage?
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The situation won't change unless we take strong action to provide genuine political education on an adequate scale, which is one of the major educational reforms we need, as stated in the last lines of the previous paragraph: "In recent times the education system continues to support domination of the privileged groups and domestication of the under-privileged ones.
Political education carries a lot of meanings. It may be characterized as the process of preparing a citizen to engage in the national struggle in order to further the nation's socioeconomic goals by taking well-informed, accountable, and consistent action. The elimination of poverty and the establishment of a contemporary, democratic, secular, and socialist society in place of the current traditional, feudal, hierarchical, and egalitarian society are India's two main socioeconomic goals.
Under colonial authority, Congress leaders resisted accepting the official position that education and politics shouldn't be combined by arguing that political education was a crucial component of education. However, when they came to power in 1947, they nearly embraced the British model and started to warn about how politics was polluting education. Political parties were urged to refrain from interfering with education. However, despite this, there has been a significant increase in political infiltration into the educational system, with competing political parties vying for instructors' and students' attention. The astute academics sought political assistance without political meddling. Instead of genuine political support, what we have experienced is unending political intrusion. It is not surprising that real political education within the school system—which really means the development of a commitment to social transformation—has been even weaker than during the pre-independence period given the interference with the educational system by political parties for their own ulterior motives. With the general growth of elitism.
The fight for liberation ended during that time, and the main non-formal source of political education vanished. The media significantly contributed by offering some political education. However, it did not fully take advantage of the chance, and vested interests still had a firm grip on it. The same can be stated about political organizations and organizations outside of the educational system that are meant to offer political education. After considering everything, it appears that we have not only regressed in some areas but also made no progress at all in genuine political education during the post-education period. For instance, the emphasis on the elite has increased in the educational system. The first casualty is patriotism. The founding father of the country gave us the guts to challenge the government when it was unjust, in a methodical manner, and based on fundamental beliefs. Because agitational and anarchic politics for self-, group-, or party-aggrandizement are now common, we have even lost the courage to fight on fundamental concerns in a disciplined manner. The school system has recently supported the wealthier groups' dominance and the domestication of the underprivileged. Unless we act forcefully to deliver real political education on a sufficient scale, nothing will change. This is one of the most important educational changes we need, and if it is not implemented, simply expanding the current formal education system in a linear fashion will only serve to maintain the status quo and impede profound societal change.
What connections have politics made with educational institutions since independence?
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"What we have actually received is endless political interference with little genuine political support," is stated in the first paragraph's ninth line.
When faced with a serious threat unexpectedly, one experiences a significant change in personality. Our senses can occasionally get dulled by fear. When one is terrified or panicked, they freeze like animals and behave more like lower creatures than like reasonable individuals. However, it sometimes happens that even the most timid persons suddenly acquire the essential courage, keen rapid perception, and swift judgment in situations of unexpected extreme threat, which cannot be evaded by flight and must be immediately faced. This is a miracle that occurs frequently in nature. Man and the inferior animals alike, when confronted with almost certain death ‘ gather resolution from danger’ but there can really be no trace of so debilitating a feeling in the person fighting, or prepared to fight for dear life. At these times, the intellect is clearer than it has ever been, the nerves are steel, and nothing is sensed other than a wonderful strength and bravery. Looking back on some dangerous times in my own life, I recall them with a certain sense of joy—not because there was any joyous pleasure at the time, but rather because they widened my perspective and temporarily elevated me above myself.
What does it mean to "gather resolution from danger"?"
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It implies that one musters guts to make choices during challenging circumstances. The act of deciding on an activity or course of action is referred to as resolution.
When faced with a serious threat unexpectedly, one experiences a significant change in personality. Our senses can occasionally get dulled by fear. When one is terrified or panicked, they freeze like animals and behave more like lower creatures than like reasonable individuals. However, it sometimes happens that even the most timid persons suddenly acquire the essential courage, keen rapid perception, and swift judgment in situations of unexpected extreme threat, which cannot be evaded by flight and must be immediately faced. This is a miracle that occurs frequently in nature. Man and the inferior animals alike, when confronted with almost certain death ‘ gather resolution from despair’ but there can really be no trace of so debilitating a feeling in the person fighting, or prepared to fight for dear life. At these times, the intellect is clearer than it has ever been, the nerves are steel, and nothing is sensed other than a wonderful strength and bravery. Looking back on some dangerous times in my own life, I recall them with a certain sense of joy—not because there was any joyous pleasure at the time, but rather because they widened my perspective and temporarily elevated me above myself.
In thinking back to the dangers faced and overcome, the author is delighted because
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The final few words make reference of it.
Political education carries a lot of meanings. It may be characterized as the process of preparing a citizen to engage in the national struggle in order to further the nation's socioeconomic goals by taking well-informed, accountable, and consistent action. The elimination of poverty and the establishment of a contemporary, democratic, secular, and socialist society in place of the current traditional, feudal, hierarchical, and egalitarian society are India's two main socioeconomic goals.
Under colonial authority, Congress leaders resisted accepting the official position that education and politics shouldn't be combined by arguing that political education was a crucial component of education. But when they came to power in 1947 they almost adopted the British policy and began to talk of education being defiled by politics. Political parties were urged to refrain from interfering with education. However, despite this, there has been a significant increase in political infiltration into the educational system, with competing political parties vying for instructors' and students' attention. The astute academics sought political assistance without political meddling. Instead of genuine political support, what we have experienced is unending political intrusion. It is not surprising that real political education within the school system—which really means the development of a commitment to social transformation—has been even weaker than during the pre-independence period given the interference with the educational system by political parties for their own ulterior motives. With the general growth of elitism.
The fight for liberation ended during that time, and the main non-formal source of political education vanished. The media significantly contributed by offering some political education. However, it did not fully take advantage of the chance, and vested interests still had a firm grip on it. The same can be stated about political organizations and organizations outside of the educational system that are meant to offer political education. After considering everything, it appears that we have not only regressed in some areas but also made no progress at all in genuine political education during the post-education period. For instance, the emphasis on the elite has increased in the educational system. The first casualty is patriotism. The founding father of the country gave us the guts to challenge the government when it was unjust, in a methodical manner, and based on fundamental beliefs. Because agitational and anarchic politics for self-, group-, or party-aggrandizement are now common, we have even lost the courage to fight on fundamental concerns in a disciplined manner. The school system has recently supported the wealthier groups' dominance and the domestication of the underprivileged. Unless we act forcefully to deliver real political education on a sufficient scale, nothing will change. This is one of the most important educational changes we need, and if it is not implemented, simply expanding the current formal education system in a linear fashion will only serve to maintain the status quo and hamper profound societal change.
What word approximately has the opposite meaning to "defile" as it is used in the passage?
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Defilement is the act of making anything vile, filthy, or unclean. To disparage is to treat or speak of in a derogatory manner. The act of copying anything with the intent to deceive or commit fraud is called forgery. Sanctify means to make pure or sin-free.
The fact that an extravagant man is either appreciated or despised depends on his position in life is something that grabs our attention. Being financially responsible does little to boost the popularity of a successful businessman. A affluent individual is expected to live a sumptuous lifestyle and extend lavish hospitality. If he is not, it is assumed that he is cruel, and as a result, his reputation in the corporate world may even suffer. He would never have attained his current wealth if he had not been diligent with his money in the beginning.
There are various diverse sets of values among those with low incomes. The young clerk who gives his wife a beautiful dress as a present even though he hasn't paid his rent is criticized as being expensive. Money management that borders on meanness is praised as a virtue. Paying his bills is the only thing he values more than everything else in his life. The ideal wife for such a man divides her household funds into joyless little piles, setting aside enough for rent, food, and the kids' shoes. She is able to face the milkman with composure each month, happy with her frugal habits, and never feels guilty about spending money she can't actually afford.
I don't fit into either of these categories, myself. If I have extra cash, I can be extravagant, but when I'm strapped for cash, which is typically the case, I'm the meanest man you've ever met.
According to the text, the individual who is a prosperous and successful businessman
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It is stated in the first paragraph's fourth sentence, "If he.........consequence."
When faced with a serious threat unexpectedly, one experiences a significant change in personality. Our senses can occasionally get dulled by fear. When one is terrified or panicked, they freeze like animals and behave more like lower creatures than like reasonable individuals. However, it sometimes happens that even the most timid persons suddenly acquire the essential courage, keen rapid perception, and swift judgment in situations of unexpected extreme threat, which cannot be evaded by flight and must be immediately faced. This is a miracle that occurs frequently in nature. Man and the inferior animals alike, when confronted with almost certain death ‘ gather resolution from despair’ but there can really be no trace of so debilitating a feeling in the person fighting, or prepared to fight for dear life. At these times, the intellect is clearer than it has ever been, the nerves are steel, and nothing is sensed other than a wonderful strength and bravery. Looking back on some dangerous times in my own life, I recall them with a certain sense of joy—not because there was any joyous pleasure at the time, but rather because they widened my perspective and temporarily elevated me above myself.
What does the word "debilitating" mean?
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The definition of the term "enfeeble" is to weaken or weaken.