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The scientist's novel hypothesis, though initially met with skepticism, proved remarkably _____ when subjected to rigorous experimental verification.

A fallacious
B dubious
C prescient
D unsubstantiated

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Prescient means having knowledge of events before they happen. If a hypothesis, initially doubted, proves true through verification, it was remarkably farsighted or prescient.

💡 Why is C) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "The scientist's novel hypothesis, though initially met with skepticism, proved remarkably _____ when subjected to rigorous experimental verification." is Option C: prescient.

The other options — A) fallacious, B) dubious, D) unsubstantiated — are incorrect for this GRE Exam Prep question. As explained above: Prescient means having knowledge of events before they happen. If a hypothesis, initially doubted, proves true through verification, it was remarkably farsighted or prescient.

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