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Choose the word that is CLOSEST IN MEANING to the word in capital letters in the sentence: "She accepted the assignment with ALACRITY."

  1. eagerness
  2. reluctance
  3. fear
  4. confusion

Answer

A. eagerness

Solution

ALACRITY means "brisk and cheerful readiness," so the closest in meaning is "eagerness."

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