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Although the economist Ferris readily admits that the existing survey
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Although the economist Ferris readily admits that the existing survey data remain _______ — with different research teams drawing opposite conclusions from the very same figures-she nonetheless proceeds to draw firm conclusions herself, ultimately committing to several audacious projections about future economic growth.
| Two Answers |
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| A. exiguous |
| B. ambiguous |
| C. settled | D. equivocal | E. paltry |
| F. voluminous |
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Re: Although the economist Ferris readily admits that the existing survey
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12 Sep 2026, 12:44
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The key clue is:
“different research teams drawing opposite conclusions from the very same figures”
That means the survey data are unclear and open to different interpretations.
Blank (i)
A. exiguous = very small or scant
B. ambiguous = unclear; capable of multiple interpretations
C. settled = resolved/decided
D. equivocal = ambiguous; open to multiple interpretations
E. paltry = insignificant/small
F. voluminous = very large in amount
Both ambiguous and equivocal fit the meaning and are synonyms.
Answer: B,D
The key clue is:
“different research teams drawing opposite conclusions from the very same figures”
That means the survey data are unclear and open to different interpretations.
Blank (i)
A. exiguous = very small or scant
B. ambiguous = unclear; capable of multiple interpretations
C. settled = resolved/decided
D. equivocal = ambiguous; open to multiple interpretations
E. paltry = insignificant/small
F. voluminous = very large in amount
Both ambiguous and equivocal fit the meaning and are synonyms.
Answer: B,D
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