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The technology startup's _______ expansion into emerging markets, though ambitious, lacked adequate infrastructure support.
A
conservative
B
circumscribed
C
precipitous
D
cautious
Correct Answer:
C. precipitous
EXPLANATION
'Precipitous' (hasty and steep) fits the context where ambition lacked adequate support, suggesting overly rapid expansion.
The pharmaceutical company's _______ disclosure of clinical trial data violations resulted in significant regulatory penalties.
A
belated
B
prompt
C
voluntary
D
transparent
Correct Answer:
A. belated
EXPLANATION
'Belated' (late) fits best when penalties followed disclosure, indicating the revelation came late, contrasting with prompt or immediate disclosure.
The filmmaker's _______ portrayal of historical events was criticized for being both _______ and ideologically driven.
A
objective; balanced
B
nuanced; impartial
C
tendentious; anachronistic
D
faithful; accurate
Correct Answer:
C. tendentious; anachronistic
EXPLANATION
Tendentious (biased) portrayal is anachronistic (historically inaccurate) when driven by ideology.
The parliamentary debates were marked by _______ rhetoric that _______ rather than resolved the contentious issues.
A
measured; exacerbated
B
inflammatory; exacerbated
C
conciliatory; ameliorated
D
rational; obfuscated
Correct Answer:
B. inflammatory; exacerbated
EXPLANATION
Inflammatory rhetoric exacerbates tensions rather than resolving them.
The architect's _______ design philosophy, though aesthetically _______, faced practical implementation challenges.
A
conservative; innovative
B
minimalist; ornate
C
unconventional; striking
D
traditional; revolutionary
Correct Answer:
C. unconventional; striking
EXPLANATION
Unconventional yet striking design faces real-world implementation issues logically.
The economist's _______ analysis of inflation trends was rendered _______ by recent market fluctuations in 2024.
A
accurate; vindicated
B
preliminary; moot
C
comprehensive; irrelevant
D
pessimistic; optimistic
Correct Answer:
C. comprehensive; irrelevant
EXPLANATION
Comprehensive analysis becoming irrelevant due to market changes shows impact of unforeseen events.
The activist's _______ campaigns against environmental degradation have proven more _______ than conventional advocacy methods.
A
conventional, conservative
B
unorthodox, efficacious
C
timid, revolutionary
D
moderate, radical
Correct Answer:
B. unorthodox, efficacious
EXPLANATION
Unorthodox (unconventional) campaigns being more efficacious (effective) creates logical contrast.
The bureaucrat's _______ refusal to acknowledge the legitimate grievances of citizens demonstrated his _______ attitude toward public welfare.
A
obstinate, progressive
B
obstinate, callous
C
flexible, benevolent
D
reasonable, altruistic
Correct Answer:
B. obstinate, callous
EXPLANATION
Obstinate refusal paired with callous (indifferent) attitude logically explains disregard for grievances.
The witness's _______ account of the incident cast serious doubt on the defendant's _______ of innocence.
A
corroborated, assertion
B
equivocal, protestation
C
spurious, claim
D
credible, declaration
Correct Answer:
B. equivocal, protestation
EXPLANATION
Equivocal (unclear/contradictory) account with protestation (assertion of innocence) creates appropriate contrast.
Despite the teacher's _______ efforts to engage students, the subject remained _______ to most learners.
A
assiduous, germane
B
soporific, engaging
C
assiduous, abstruse
D
perfunctory, lucid
Correct Answer:
C. assiduous, abstruse
EXPLANATION
Assiduous (diligent) efforts contrasted with abstruse (difficult to understand) subject matter.
