Unilorin Post-UTME Use of English 2024 (Model questions) Question 12

Question 12

Vocabulary in Context

Choose the option that best completes the sentence: His ________ response to the crisis only exacerbated the already tense situation.

  1. A.judicious
  2. B.precipitate
  3. C.sagacious
  4. 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.