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"The evidence was merely _____, not sufficient to convict." What word fits?

A compelling
B circumstantial
C incontrovertible
D conclusive

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

"Circumstantial" evidence suggests something indirectly but is not conclusive proof — fitting "not sufficient to convict."

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question ""The evidence was merely _____, not sufficient to convict." What word fits?" is Option B: circumstantial.

The other options — A) compelling, C) incontrovertible, D) conclusive — are incorrect for this GRE Exam Prep question. As explained above: "Circumstantial" evidence suggests something indirectly but is not conclusive proof — fitting "not sufficient to convict."

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