Question 1
The lawyer presented a ______ argument that left no room for doubt. (a) weak (b) cogent (c) vague (d) rambling
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(b) cogent — "no room for doubt" needs a clear, convincing argument.
Question 2
After the scandal, the minister's reputation was severely ______. (a) enhanced (b) tarnished (c) praised (d) rewarded
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(b) tarnished — a scandal damages reputation.
Question 3
The instructions were so ______ that no one could follow them. (a) clear (b) simple (c) ambiguous (d) precise
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(c) ambiguous — "no one could follow" signals unclear.