After the initial setback, the scientist remained remarkably _____, quickly devising new experiments with undiminished enthusiasm.

A despondent

B resilient

C irresolute

D wary

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Resilient means able to recover quickly from difficulties. The scientist's quick devising of new experiments with undiminished enthusiasm directly demonstrates resilience after a setback. 'Despondent,' 'irresolute,' and 'wary' describe states contrary to the enthusiastic recovery.

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The correct answer to the question "After the initial setback, the scientist remained remarkably _____, quickly devising new experiments with undiminished enthusiasm." is Option B: resilient.

The other options — A) despondent, C) irresolute, D) wary — are incorrect for this GRE Exam Prep question. As explained above: Resilient means able to recover quickly from difficulties. The scientist's quick devising of new experiments with undiminished enthusiasm directly demonstrates resilience after a setback. 'Despondent…

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After the initial setback, the scientist remained remarkably _____, quickly devising new experiments with undiminished enthusiasm.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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