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He based his conclusion on what he inferred from the evidence, not on what he actually observed.

• predicted

• imagined

• surmised

• implied

The neighborhood-watch group presented its ultimatum at the town board meeting: Repave the streets or prepare for protests.

• earnest plea

• formal petition

• solemn promise

• non-negotiable demand

The editor of the newspaper needed to be sure the article presented the right information, so is review was meticulous.

• delicate

• painstaking

• superficial

• objective

The general public didn't care about the trial and was apathetic about the verdict.

• enraged

• indifferent

• suspicious

• saddened

The doctors were pleased that their theory had been fortified by the new research.

• reinforced

• altered

• disputed

• developed