The detective found the witness's testimony compelling enough to pursue a new line of investigation. The details she provided aligned with physical evidence that had previously been unexplained.
As used in the text, what does the word "compelling" most nearly mean?
boring
false
convincing
brief
Correct Answer: C
Choice C is the best answer. The passage states the testimony led the detective to "pursue a new line of investigation" and aligned with evidence. "Convincing" captures this sense of being persuasive and believable.
Choice A is incorrect because "boring" contradicts the detective's motivated response. Choice B is incorrect because "false" contradicts alignment with physical evidence. Choice D is incorrect because "brief" refers to length, not persuasiveness.