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    Question

    Each sentence below has two blanks. Choose the pair

    that best fits both. The researcher’s argument was so ________ that even experts found it difficult to ________ a coherent counterpoint without re-examining the fundamental assumptions.
    A lucid, formulate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B tenuous, construct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C intricate, articulate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D dogmatic, refute Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E verbose, obscure Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    “Intricate” suits a complex argument; “articulate a counterpoint” is the natural collocation. Both together suggest intellectual challenge, not confusion. Lucid – clear Formulate – express precisely Tenuous – weak / flimsy Construct – build Intricate – complex Articulate – express clearly Dogmatic – rigid / opinionated Refute – disprove Verbose – wordy Obscure – unclear / hidden

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