PSAT Reading Question 344: Answer and Explanation

Question: 344

As used in line 33, "meaning" most nearly means

• A. resulting in.
• B. inspired by.
• C. destined to.
• D. defined as.

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

(D) Immediately after "meaning" is used, a definition in quotation marks is provided: "outside the temple." There is not a cause-and-effect relationship, making "resulting in" and "inspired by" incorrect. Since the word "profane" is immediately defined, it would not make sense to associate it with destiny.