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Choose the word that is CLOSEST IN MEANING to the word in capital letters in the sentence: "The two sides held only DESULTORY talks, without any real agenda."

  1. aimless
  2. methodical
  3. decisive
  4. sultry

Answer

A. aimless

Solution

DESULTORY means "lacking a plan or purpose," so the closest in meaning is "aimless."

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