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During the parliamentary debate on the national budget, the minister presented a cogent argument that persuaded even opposition members to endorse the bill. Which of the following words is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as used in the sentence?

  1. convincingCevap
  2. B
    unpersuasive
  3. C
    aggressive
  4. D
    urgent

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The word nearest in meaning to 'cogent' is 'convincing'.
The word 'cogent' refers to an argument or reasoning that is clear, logical, and compelling. In the context of a parliamentary debate where opposition members were successfully persuaded, 'convincing' is the word nearest in meaning.

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1
Analyze the context of the sentence.
The minister's argument was effective enough to persuade political opponents to support the bill.
The surrounding context indicates that the word describes a strong, effective, and logically sound argument.
2
Determine the meaning of 'cogent' and match it with the options.
'Cogent' means clear, logical, and persuasive. The option 'convincing' directly matches this definition.
Choosing the word that captures logical strength fits both dictionary definition and context.

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