Answer the following question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.

Her findings exploded widely held beliefs about learning.

  • A challenged
  • B debunked
  • C projected
  • D confirmed

The correct answer is B. debunked

In this context ''exploded '' means to show (a belief or theory) to be false or unfounded.

Debunked; expose the falseness or hollowness of (an idea or belief).

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