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The police officer had to SCRUTINIZE the evidence carefully to solve the complex murder case.
to organize neatly
to examine thoroughly
to store safely
to observe casually
The student's RIGOROUS study schedule included 4 hours of focused work each night.
demanding
relaxing
easy-going
flexible
The old mansion was RIDDLED with secret passageways and hidden doors.
arranged neatly
decorated beautifully
designed poorly
filled completely
The scientist remained SKEPTICAL of the new theory until she saw conclusive evidence.
excited
accepting
supportive
doubtful
The workers showed SOLIDARITY by standing together during the contract negotiations.
weakness
division
confusion
unity
The teacher used praise SPARINGLY to make it more meaningful when given.
frequently
generously
rarely
moderately
The STATIC display hadn't changed in the museum for over 50 years.
unchanging
moving
temporary
growing
She was a STAUNCH supporter of environmental causes throughout her political career.
loyal
occasional
weak
uncertain
The STRENUOUS hike up the mountain left everyone exhausted.
difficult
pleasant
gentle
brief
SUBSEQUENTLY, the team made adjustments to their game plan after reviewing the footage.
previously
simultaneously
afterward
immediately
There was SUFFICIENT food for everyone at the party, with some leftover.
excessive
inadequate
limited
enough
The SUMPTUOUS feast included several courses of expertly prepared dishes.
lavish
basic
ordinary
simple
The terms "happy" and "joyful" are often SYNONYMOUS in everyday usage.
similar
unrelated
opposite
different
The TEDIOUS process of entering data took several hours to complete.
quick
exciting
boring
interesting
Scientists were TENTATIVE about announcing their findings until all tests were complete.
hesitant
certain
confident
eager
The TRANSLUCENT curtains allowed some light to filter through.
dark
transparent
opaque
semi-transparent
