The committee decided to ______ the controversial proposal, citing insufficient data and concerns about its long-term viability, thereby delaying its implementation indefinitely.

A ratify

B endorse

C shelve

D expedite

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

The committee's actions—citing insufficient data and delaying implementation indefinitely—indicate they decided to set aside the proposal. 'Shelve' means to postpone or put aside, aligning with the outcome of delaying implementation.

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The correct answer to the question "The committee decided to ______ the controversial proposal, citing insufficient data and concerns about its long-term viability, thereby delaying its implementation indefinitely." is Option C: shelve.

The other options — A) ratify, B) endorse, D) expedite — are incorrect for this GRE Exam Prep question. As explained above: The committee's actions—citing insufficient data and delaying implementation indefinitely—indicate they decided to set aside the proposal. 'Shelve' means to postpone or put aside, aligning with the o…

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The committee decided to ______ the controversial proposal, citing insufficient data and concerns about its long-term viability, thereby delaying its implementation indefinitely.

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

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