Question

evidence means :
means by which an alleged matter is established or disproved
high - flown style; excessive use of verbal ornamentation
encouragement of the progress or acceptance of something
pretending that your position is stronger than it really is

Explanation:

Evidence is used to prove or disprove a claim. The first option correctly defines it as the means by which an alleged matter is established or disproved. The second option describes a style of language, the third option is about encouragement, and the fourth option is about false - pretense, none of which are related to the meaning of evidence.

Answer:

means by which an alleged matter is established or disproved