- As used in line 8, “ephemeral” most nearly means
A) eternal.
B) endless.
C) short-lived.
D) frivolous.- If the theory mentioned in line 1 is controversial, then “contested” most nearly means
A) competed.
B) debated.
C) deplored.
D) debased. A) eternal.
B) endless.
C) short-lived.
D) frivolous.A) competed.
B) debated.
C) deplored.
D) debased.