Question 191
MediumOriginal questionChoose the word closest in meaning to the word in capitals.
The scientist's claim was later REFUTED by new evidence.
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
To refute a claim is to prove it wrong. Disproved means the same.
Worth noting
Supported is the opposite. New evidence can do either, so the word itself has to be known.
- Concept
- A word of the same meaning as "refute"
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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