Despite the ______ of the terrain, the explorers pressed onward, determined to reach their destination before nightfall.
The word 'Despite' suggests a contrast. If they pressed on, what kind of terrain would make that difficult?
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The committee's report was criticized for its (i)______ conclusions, which seemed to ignore a wealth of (ii)______ data presented during the hearings.
If the conclusions ignored data, they might be considered weak or unsupported. What kind of data would be ignored?
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Her ______ speaking style, though sometimes perceived as abrupt, was appreciated by those who valued directness and clarity over elaborate rhetoric.
The style is contrasted with 'elaborate rhetoric' and valued for 'directness'.
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The ancient philosopher's teachings, though (i)______ by modern scientific standards, still offer (ii)______ insights into human nature and ethics that remain (iii)______ today.
The first blank contrasts with modern science. The second and third blanks should describe the lasting value of the insights.
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Many of the supposedly ______ traditions of the organization were, in fact, relatively recent innovations, introduced to create a sense of historical continuity.
If they were recent innovations designed to *create a sense* of history, what were they supposedly?
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The scientist's theory, initially dismissed as ______, gained widespread acceptance after a series of experiments provided empirical support.
If it later gained acceptance due to support, what was its initial reception likely?
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Although the politician was known for his (i)______ speeches, his private demeanor was surprisingly (ii)______, marked by shyness and a reluctance to engage in small talk.
'Although' indicates a contrast between his public speeches and private demeanor.
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The novel's plot was so ______ that even the most astute readers had difficulty predicting the outcome.
If even astute readers found it hard to predict, what quality did the plot have?
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Years of ______ research were required to (i)______ the complex genetic code of the organism, a task that had (ii)______ many previous scientific teams.
What kind of research is needed for a complex task that stumped others? What verb means to figure out or solve?
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The manager's ______ approach to problem-solving, which involved seeking input from all team members, fostered a collaborative and innovative work environment.
If the approach led to collaboration and innovation by seeking input, what word describes such an approach?
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