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      Question

      Each sentence given below has a blank. Choose the most

      appropriate word from the four options that best fits the context.  Although the proposal was initially praised for its apparent innovation, a closer evaluation revealed that many of its claims were merely ______, lacking any substantial empirical support.
      A credible Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B specious Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C pragmatic Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D coherent Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      The sentence shows a contrast: Initially praised → later found weak “lacking empirical support” → key clue Specious means appearing true or genuine but actually false or misleading → perfectly fits. Credible means believable → opposite. Pragmatic means practical → irrelevant here. Coherent means logically connected → does not address truthfulness.  Since the claims only seem valid but lack real evidence, “specious” is the most precise choice.

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