Despite the ___ of many of their colleagues, some scholars have begun to emphasize "pop culture" as a key for deciphering the myths , hopes , and fears of contemporary society.

A antipathy

B discernment

C pedantry

D skepticism

E enthusiasm

F curiosity

选AD

翻译：一些学者开始强调“流行文化”作为一种解读传说，希望和恐惧等当代社会现象的关键，尽管他们的很多同行对此持反感/怀疑态度。

antipathy 反感、厌恶(的态度或对象)

discernment 洞察力

pedantry 墨守成规、迂腐(的特点或行为)

despite 指示让步转折

两拨人：一伙是句子的主语some scholars，他们对流行文化的态度是强调、视为关键;另一伙人是他们的同行，态度让我们选。两种态度构成让步转折。