The word 'delve' as used in this passage does not mean _________.

investigate

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dig into

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skim over

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examine

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Solution

The correct option is B skim over
The word, 'delve' means 'to dig or excavate and search for something'.
It also means, 'tocarryonintensiveandthoroughresearchfordata,information' or 'investigate' or 'examine'. Hence, options A, B and D are incorrect.
'To skim over something' means 'to go over or review something hastily'. It is the opposite of 'investigating' or 'intensively examining something'. Hence, the word, 'delve' does not mean 'to skim out'. Option C is the correct answer.

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