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      Question

      Each of the following sentences contains two blanks.

      Choose the most appropriate pair of words that best fits the context of the sentence. The options are deliberately close in meaning—read carefully before answering. The tribunal’s observations were widely regarded as ______ in reasoning yet ______ in articulation, making it difficult to discern a coherent legal position.
      A cogent – lucid Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B incisive – nebulous Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C coherent – explicit Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D methodical – unequivocal Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E rigorous – transparent Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      The sentence creates a contrast: First blank → strong reasoning Second blank → unclear expression Correct pair: incisive – nebulous Incisive = sharp, clear, penetrating (positive reasoning) Nebulous = vague, unclear, lacking definition Other options fail because: Cogent – lucid → both positive (no contrast) Coherent – explicit → both clear Methodical – unequivocal → structured and clear Rigorous – transparent → strong + clear Only option B maintains contrast (strong reasoning + unclear articulation).

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