- The lecturer projected an authoritativeness that all too often was
undermined by the nature of his claims.
A vacuous
B insipid
C dilettante
D illuminating
E surprising
F superficial - As subtle as it is , the new novel bears little resemblance to
the heavy-handedness and superficiality that characterized her previous
works.
A artificial
B supernatural
C profound
D probing
E paradoxical
F relevant - Far from being problematic, the nature of scientific
knowledge explains much of its appeal: most scientists implicitly
recognize that their field’s given theories will eventually be supplanted or
amended as new data comes to light.
A fluid
B benevolent
C systematic
D tempestuous
E dynamic
F convoluted - The politician’s controversial educational reform policy was
by the record number of high school graduates during
his term.
A elaborated
B underscored
C justified
D calcified
E vindicated
F questioned
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