There is nothing that (i) ________ scientists more than having an old problem in their field solved by someone from outside. If you doubt this (ii) ___________ , just think about the (iii) __________ reaction of paleontologists to the hypothesis of Luis Alvarez—a physicist—and Walter Alvarez—a geologist—that the extinction of the dinosaurs was caused by the impact of a large meteor on the surface of the plane.

Blank (i)	Blank (ii)	Blank (iii)
(A) amazes	(D) exposition	(G) contemptuous
(B) pleases	(E) objurgation	(H) indifferent
(C) nettles	(F) observation	(I) insincere

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