Question 12
Vocabulary in ContextChoose the option that best completes the sentence: His ________ response to the crisis only exacerbated the already tense situation.
- A.judicious
- B.precipitate
- C.sagacious
- D.circumspect
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (precipitate)
Explanation
A response that made things worse was hasty and ill-considered: 'precipitate'. The other options all describe wise, careful action.