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