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VERB

100

Despite the expensive data collected over several decades many economists still fail to ___________ the widening gap between productivity growth and stagnant wages.

a) account for the fact that

b) stem from the fact that

c) draw attention to the fact that

A) account for the fact that

200

In highly polarised debates, selectively presenting statistics without contextual framing can significantly _______ the public's understanding of complex social issues. 

DISTORT

300

When something is made official or validated (for example a treaty, an official document...), you _____ it.

RATIFY

NOUN /ADJ

100

The _______ of language in human history remains a mystery.

EMERGENCE

200

The scientist based her conclusion on _______ evidence collected during the experiment.

EMPIRICAL

300

The committee approved the proposal despite the ________ evidence available to support its long-term effectiveness.

A. scarce
B. scant
C. sparse
D. limited

b. SCANT

MEANING

100

What is the correct definition for the word provide?

a) To make available for use; to supply. It involves the act of equipping someone with what is needed or preparing for a future event.

b) To stabilize a chemical reaction. In laboratory settings, it is the act of adding a neutral agent to prevent a solution from evaporating too quickly.

c) A legal term for "to see in advance." Specifically used in maritime law to describe the duty of a captain to scout for obstacles before entering a port.

A

200

Choose the correct definition for FLIMSY:

A. Carefully designed to be minimalistic yet structurally efficient, often prioritising elegance over durability.

B. Complex and difficult to evaluate due to the presence of multiple interconnected variables.

C. Lacking strength, solidity, or substance, and therefore easily damaged, broken, or dismissed as unconvincing. 

C) Lacking strength, solidity, or substance, and therefore easily damaged, broken, or dismissed as unconvincing. 

300

What does advent mean?

a) A state of high-altitude ventilation. In meteorology, it refers to the moment a storm system breaks through a mountain pass into a valley.

b) The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event. It marks the beginning of a significant period or the debut of a new invention.

c) An architectural support structure. A decorative stone wedge used to reinforce the corners of ancient cathedrals to prevent leaning.

B) arrival of an invention. ie: Before the advent of computers, scientific analysis was a slow process.