对立关系的句子很多，凡是出现but, yet, however,nevertheless, although, (even) though, while,whereas, notwithstanding, despite, in spite of, incontrast (to), on the contrary, on the other hand,whatever, otherwise, ironically, paradoxically,curiously, surprisingly 等带有转折逆转含义的题目，则代入空格的正确选项必与中心线索构成语义对立的反义词关系。

　　In spite of the increasing _______ of their opinions, the group knew they had to arrive at aconsensus so that the award could be presented.

　　A. impartiality

　　B. consistency

　　C. judiciousness

　　D. incisiveness

　　E. polarity

　　首先，先要弄清选项中单词的意思。

　　A impartiality, “不偏不倚, 公正, 公平”

　　B consistency “一致性, 连贯性”

　　C judiciousness “明智”

　　D incisiveness “深刻，激烈”

　　E polarity “极端”

　　其次，我们知道句子中出现了in spite of，这就表明GRE句子填空空格处所填的应该与后半句话中的一个信息词语意思相反。那么，我们要先把后半句话的意思弄明白了，the group knew they had to arrive at aconsensus so that the award could be presented 即“这个团体知道他们不得不达成一致意见以便作出决定”。

　　强调的是意见的一致这也正与前半句中的their opinions相对应。所以，空格处就应该与arrive at aconsensus的意思相反。根据选项中单词的意思，只有E选项最符合题意。正确选项是E。

　　翻译：“尽管他们观念的不断分化，这个团体知道他们不得不达成一致意见以便作出决定。”

　　Though his contemporaries tended to fixate on the politician's supposed _______，hispersonal correspondence _______ a surprising largesse.

　　A. Charity. . Confirms

　　B. Parsimony. . Contradicts

　　C. Avarice. . Betrays

　　D. Integrity. . Reveals

　　E. Generosity. . Bespeaks

　　关键词though, largesse.