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  • The genetic mutation observed in the specimen was an ______ that puzzled the scientists.
    artifact
    analogy
    abstraction
    anomaly
  • TECHCO serves a unique community of computer professionals ................ the forefront of computer design in both industry and academia.
    workers for
    work towards
    to work into
    working at
  • Newly single, Helen wanted to establish a life that was ............... from her recent past
    obscure
    distinct
    specific
    unlike
  • Richards and Kozma's famous dispute centres around ............. technology influences or does not influence learning.
    to the degree that
    the degree of
    the degree to which
    which degree
  • The artist’s goal was to ______ the techniques of the old masters while incorporating modern themes.
    emulate
    evaluate
    extract
    entertain
  • The new technology has the potential to ______ how people communicate globally.
    transmit
    transform
    transport
    transcend
  • The pesticide was found to have a ______ impact on the soil’s microbial life.
    differential
    detrimental
    deliberate
    duplicative
  • Our sustainable development goals require ............. differently about every facet of building construction,
    we are thinking
    do we think
    that we think
    what we have thought
  • The World Snooker Championship gets ,,,,,,,,,,, in Bangkok, Thailand, next Saturday.
    in force
    underway
    on the road
    on hand
  • After the severe drought, the reservoirs were finally ______ with water from the rainfall.
    reflected
    replenished
    resolved
    reinforced
  • The team decided to ______ their efforts by including data from additional studies.
    augment
    allocate
    anticipate
    analyze
  • The instructions were so ______ that no one could figure out what to do next.
    ambidextrous
    ambitious
    amicable
    ambiguous
  • Until alien life is discovered, we cannot rule out the possibility, ........., that we are alone in the universe.
    it seems unlikely however
    seemingly unlikely however
    however unlikely it seems
    however being unlikely
  • The researcher’s ______ observations allowed the team to identify the key variables.
    abstract
    adverse
    astute
    arbitrary
  • The choice of methods seemed ______ and lacked scientific justification.
    analytical
    arbitrary
    articulate
    ambiguous
  • What does the phrase "written off" imply
    to ignore something as insignificant.
    to improve rapidly
    to be recognized as a valid contributor
    to expand on a previous idea
  • The new discovery received widespread ______ from the scientific community.
    acclaim
    access
    account
    acknowledgement
  • Lyric poetry reached its ............. with the work of William Shakespeare
    rise
    importance
    height
    top
  • During the meeting, the team discussed how to ______ the financial risks associated with the project.
    mitigate
    mediate
    manipulate
    monitor
  • The historian described the genocide as an unspeakable ______ that humanity must never forget.
    adversity
    altercation
    atrocity
    ambiguity
  • ... Edwards is the head coach, he needs to take full responsibility for the behaviour of his players on and off the field.
    Not only
    Inasmuch as
    On behalf of
    In order that
  • The study revealed a shocking ______ in healthcare access between urban and rural populations.
    determination
    distortion
    distraction
    disparity
  • He is highly ______ at programming, which makes him a valuable asset to the research team.
    articulate
    ambiguous
    adept
    adjacent
  • The results of the experiment were ______ and required further clarification.
    authentic
    articulate
    ambiguous
    arbitary
  • The outdated software continued to ______ the team’s ability to analyze data efficiently.
    harbor
    highlight
    inhabit
    hinder
  • Match meaning to phrase: To exaggerate or overemphasize an issue.
    a close call
    blow out of proportion
    take into account
    at grassroots level
  • The charity relies on ______ contributions from the public to continue its work.
    benevolent
    blatent
    benefit
    binding
  • Just ........ the stones were transported from the quarry to their current location is a mystery
    where
    if
    whereby
    how
  • Her argument was so ______ that even the most skeptical members of the audience agreed.
    coherent
    coincidental
    cohesive
    comprehensive
  • The new species was discovered in the frigid waters ....... Antartica
    off
    in
    besides
    to
  • His explanation was so unclear and ______ that no one could follow his reasoning.
    animated
    ambitious
    articulate
    ambiguous
  • The board meeting was ______ on securing funding for the new project.
    contingent
    competent
    content
    compliant
  • The researchers were amazed by the ______ size of the ancient structure they discovered.
    intricate
    invasive
    immense
    imminent
  • The organisation takes recent college graduates and ............ classes in low-income communities.
    to send them teaching
    sends so they will teach
    sends them teaching
    sends them to teach
  • The economy's performance tends to ______ during times of global uncertainty.
    facilitate
    fluctuate
    frustrate
    fabricate
  • The lab technician ensured there was ______ evidence to support the results before submitting the report.
    ample
    abundant
    ambiguous
    adjacent
  • Thyme is an aromatic, attractive plant, that grows ................. in your garden and in your kitchen.
    equal as well
    equally well
    as equally as well
    equally as well
  • The team did not ______ the harsh weather conditions, leading to delays in fieldwork.
    assert
    allocate
    anticipate
    analyse
  • The cost of the new equipment was considered ______, prompting a review of the budget.
    exorbitant
    expedient
    emphasized
    extraneous
  • The lawyer worked tirelessly to ______ the evidence supporting her client’s innocence.
    advocate
    endorse
    elicit
    assess
  • The scientist’s hypothesis was supported by data that seemed to ______ the earlier theory.
    summarize
    substantiate
    segregate
    simulate
  • She spent hours trying to ______ the cryptic notes left by the previous researcher.
    delegate
    decipher
    delay
    deflect
  • The teacher’s ability to ______ her knowledge clearly made her lectures very effective.
    convert
    convey
    converge
    convince
  • Crows have unusually large brains for birds.......... their size
    of
    in
    for
    by
  • The limited funding continued to ______ progress on the ambitious project.
    highlight
    hinder
    harmonize
    harbor
  • The judge must remain ______ when making decisions to ensure a fair trial.
    inclusive
    impartial
    intuitive
    impulsive
  • The wildlife documentary __________ the nocturnal habits of predators in the jungle.
    envisioned
    alleviated
    adhered
    showcased
  • The legislation ............ yesterday; increases spending for several science-related government agencies.
    is passed
    passed
    has passed
    was passed
  • The professor’s main goal is to ______ a love of learning in her students.
    foster
    facilitate
    formulate
    fabricate
  • The government introduced new measures to ______ pollution levels in the city.
    abhor
    augment
    abate
    alleviate