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Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

Although the scientist claimed to have made a major breakthrough in his research, the evidence he offered as proof of his assertion was ------- at best.

(A) conclusive

(B) indubitable

(C) paltry

(D) copious

(E) extensive 

正确答案>>>

The correct answer is C

Explanation

“Paltry,” or meager, fits within the context of this sentence because it questions or qualifies the scientist’s claim of achieving a “major breakthrough.”