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  1. The researcher's findings were considered _____ because no other study could reproduce them.

    Answer: dubious

    'Dubious' means doubtful or questionable, fitting results that cannot be reproduced.

  2. Which word is closest in meaning to 'meticulous'?

    Answer: thorough

    'Meticulous' means showing great attention to detail, which is 'thorough'.

  3. The committee decided to _____ the meeting until next week due to low attendance.

    Answer: adjourn

    'Adjourn' means to postpone or suspend a meeting to a later time.

  4. Her _____ remarks offended everyone at the dinner table.

    Answer: caustic

    'Caustic' means sarcastic and bitter, which would offend people.

  5. Choose the word that best completes: 'The evidence was so _____ that the jury reached a verdict quickly.'

    Answer: compelling

    'Compelling' evidence is convincing and persuasive, leading to a quick verdict.

  6. Which word means 'to make less severe'?

    Answer: alleviate

    'Alleviate' means to make suffering or a problem less severe.

  7. The professor's lecture was so _____ that students struggled to stay awake.

    Answer: tedious

    'Tedious' means tiresome and boring, causing students to lose attention.