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The detective's ______ investigation left no stone unturned, ultimately leading to the swift apprehension of the culprit.

A cursory
B meticulous
C perfunctory
D desultory

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

'Left no stone unturned' implies a very thorough and careful investigation. 'Meticulous' means showing great attention to detail, which perfectly matches the description of the investigation.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "The detective's ______ investigation left no stone unturned, ultimately leading to the swift apprehension of the culprit." is Option B: meticulous.

The other options — A) cursory, C) perfunctory, D) desultory — are incorrect for this GRE Exam Prep question. As explained above: 'Left no stone unturned' implies a very thorough and careful investigation. 'Meticulous' means showing great attention to detail, which perfectly matches the description of the investigation.

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