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Choose the word that is CLOSEST IN MEANING to the word in capital letters in the sentence: "The FECKLESS manager let the project collapse through sheer inaction."

  1. efficacious
  2. fearless
  3. ineffectual
  4. scrupulous

Answer

C. ineffectual

Solution

FECKLESS means "lacking initiative or strength of character; ineffective," so the closest in meaning is "ineffectual."

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