CCAT Sentence Completion 2

Question 1

The scientist's findings were so ___ that even her colleagues who had doubted her were convinced.

Accepted Answer

compelling

Answer

If doubters were convinced, the findings must have been compelling (powerfully persuasive).

Question 2

Though the film received ___ reviews, audiences seemed to enjoy it despite the critics' opinions.

Accepted Answer

scathing

Answer

Since audiences enjoyed it 'despite' the reviews, the reviews must have been negative — scathing.

Question 3

The negotiations had reached a ___; neither side was willing to make any further concessions.

Accepted Answer

stalemate

Answer

When no side will make concessions, talks are stuck in a stalemate.

Question 4

The historian was known for her ___ research, leaving no primary source unchecked.

Accepted Answer

meticulous

Answer

Checking every primary source describes meticulous (extremely careful and thorough) research.

Question 5

His speech was ___, touching on dozens of topics without exploring any in depth.

Accepted Answer

rambling

Answer

Covering many topics without depth describes rambling speech.

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