Based on the evidence found at the crime scene, the detective was able to _______ that the suspect had entered the house through the back door.

Archaeologists carefully studied the pottery shards, the traces of _______ provided insights into the daily life of the indigenous people.

While the primary function of the software is data analysis, it also has a secondary feature for generating visual reports. “secondary” means __________

Existing or originating outside of the Earth or its atmosphere. (ADJECTIVE)

• The _________ history preserved in the rock layers reveals important information about past climate changes and mass extinction events.

Astronauts on extended space missions are _______ long-term isolation from friends, family, and society, which can be challenging for their mental health.

________ is the process of removing salts and minerals from saline water to produce freshwater that can be used for various purposes.

The presence of impurities in the pharmaceutical drug can have serious consequences for patient safety. “impurities” = ?

The __________ in hand preference, with the majority of people being right-handed, is a striking example of lateralization in human behavior.

Effective leadership requires balancing the needs and perspectives of both dominant and subordinate members of an organization. “subordinate” = ?

The fast food restaurant menu was filled with ________ options like double cheeseburgers, fries, and milkshakes.

Calorie-conscious offerings such as apples are expected to assuage the concerns of public health officials. Synonyms of “assuage” DO NOT include ______

Environmental regulations require the manufacturing plants to implement pollution control measures and reduce their carbon footprint. “plant” is ________

The hurricane ravaged the coastal town, leaving a path of destruction in its wake. Synonyms of “ravage” DO NOT include ______

• Binet-Simon tests have been found to be much less predictive of success in the post-secondary academic domain. “post-secondary” refers to _______

A discrepancy between a leader's public statements and their private actions provokes questions about their trustworthiness. Synonyms of provoke include ______

The architect had to _______  their vision for the building ______ detailed construction plans.

The non-managerial staff should be given more _______ to resolve customer complaints.

• The government agency prioritized the timely and transparent ________ of information regarding the new public health guidelines.

The company's efforts to expand into new markets were ______ by the lack of local market knowledge and established distribution channels.