The article was so well-written that it merited careful study.
(a) deserved
(b) encouraged
(c) prompted
(d) supported

PROHIBIT
(a) Forbid
(b) Forfeit
(c) Forsake
(d) Forbear

DUBIOUS
(a) Dismal
(b) Doubtful
(c) Derogatory
(d) Devilish

ECCENTRIC
(a) Destructive
(b) Deceitful
(c) Conformist
(d) Unconventional

CONTRADICT
(a) Request politely
(b) Deny emphatically
(c) Talk abusively
(d) Contempt

GIVE UP
(a) Abandon
(b) Present
(c) Lift
(d) Scatter

SPECIFIC
(a) Proper
(b) Uncommon
(c) Noteworthy
(d) Precise

ERADICATE
(a) Put up
(b) Remove
(c) Soften
(d) Suppress

PROBABLE
(a) Certain
(b) Indefinite
(c) Likely
(d) Temporary

ADHERE
(a) Act reluctantly
(b) Give allegiance
(c) Waver frequently
(d) React promptly

INFER
(a) Conclude
(b) Calculate
(c) Debate
(d) Suggest