TOEFL Vocabulary & Word Usage 2

Question 1

The researcher's findings were considered _____ because no other study could reproduce them.

Accepted Answer

dubious

Answer

'Dubious' means doubtful or questionable, fitting results that cannot be reproduced.

Question 2

Which word is closest in meaning to 'meticulous'?

Accepted Answer

thorough

Answer

'Meticulous' means showing great attention to detail, which is 'thorough'.

Question 3

The committee decided to _____ the meeting until next week due to low attendance.

Accepted Answer

adjourn

Answer

'Adjourn' means to postpone or suspend a meeting to a later time.

Question 4

Her _____ remarks offended everyone at the dinner table.

Accepted Answer

caustic

Answer

'Caustic' means sarcastic and bitter, which would offend people.

Question 5

Choose the word that best completes: 'The evidence was so _____ that the jury reached a verdict quickly.'

Accepted Answer

compelling

Answer

'Compelling' evidence is convincing and persuasive, leading to a quick verdict.

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