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Choose the word that is CLOSEST IN MEANING to the word in capital letters in the sentence: "Ending all poverty within a year is a QUIXOTIC goal."

  1. pragmatic
  2. exotic
  3. quiescent
  4. unrealistic

Answer

D. unrealistic

Solution

QUIXOTIC means "exceedingly idealistic and impractical," so the closest in meaning is "unrealistic."

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