The journalist's investigation was meticulous, involving hundreds of interviews and careful cross-referencing of documents over a period of two years before publication.
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readingAs used in the text, what does the word "meticulous" most nearly mean?
A
hasty
B
biased
C
brief
D
thorough
Correct Answer: D
Choice D is the best answer. The passage describes "hundreds of interviews" and "careful cross-referencing" over two years. "Thorough" captures this exhaustive, detailed approach.
Choice A is incorrect because "hasty" contradicts two years of work. Choice B is incorrect because "biased" isn't related to the care described. Choice C is incorrect because "brief" contradicts the extensive effort.