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While examining the elaborate written records left by the medieval Isl
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While examining the elaborate written records left by the medieval Islamic alchemists, Newton observed that notwithstanding the meticulous precision of many of their laboratory procedures, the alchemists frequently advanced conclusions that ______ the available evidence.
| Two Answers |
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| A. contravened |
| B. substantiated |
| C. augmented | D. vindicated | E. repudiated |
| F. attested |
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Re: While examining the elaborate written records left by the medieval Isl
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The sentence says the alchemists made meticulous observations/procedures, but their conclusions often went against the evidence.
A. contravened = went against / violated
E. repudiated = rejected / contradicted
So:
“...the alchemists frequently advanced conclusions that contravened / repudiated the available evidence.”
B. substantiated = supported
C. augmented = increased/supplemented
D. vindicated = justified/proved right
F. attested = confirmed/provided evidence for
Answer: A and E.
The sentence says the alchemists made meticulous observations/procedures, but their conclusions often went against the evidence.
A. contravened = went against / violated
E. repudiated = rejected / contradicted
So:
“...the alchemists frequently advanced conclusions that contravened / repudiated the available evidence.”
B. substantiated = supported
C. augmented = increased/supplemented
D. vindicated = justified/proved right
F. attested = confirmed/provided evidence for
Answer: A and E.
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