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GRE Verbal Reasoning QUESTION #8025
Question 1

The senator's reputation, though initially _______ by false allegations of misconduct, ultimately emerged from the ordeal _______.

  • shaken .. unscathed

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  • destroyed .. intact

  • damaged .. impaired

  • tarnished .. sullied

Correct Answer Explanation

The sentence sets up a contrast: the reputation was harmed during the ordeal, but came out fine after it. Shaken...unscathed perfectly fits — 'shaken' means temporarily disturbed, and 'unscathed' means without lasting damage. 'Destroyed...intact' is contradictory. 'Damaged...impaired' gives no contrast. 'Tarnished...sullied' are both negative with no recovery implied.