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Choose the word that is CLOSEST IN MEANING to the word in capital letters in the sentence: "Reporters must check the VERACITY of their sources."

  1. voracity
  2. truthfulness
  3. mendacity
  4. velocity

Answer

B. truthfulness

Solution

VERACITY means "conformity to facts; accuracy," so the closest in meaning is "truthfulness." VORACITY (greediness) is a look-alike trap.

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