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Choose the word that is CLOSEST IN MEANING to the word in capital letters in the sentence: "He remained INSOUCIANT even as the deadline approached."

  1. unconcerned
  2. solicitous
  3. insolent
  4. fastidious

Answer

A. unconcerned

Solution

INSOUCIANT means "showing a casual lack of concern," so the closest in meaning is "unconcerned." INSOLENT (rude) is a look-alike trap.

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