Question

    Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.

    A good novelist should be ______ to appeal to the readers' sentiments.

    A Preposterous Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Precarious Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Perspicacious Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Pretentious Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The word 'perspicacious' means 'quick in noticing, understanding, or judging things accurately'. It is the correct word. Preposterous-very silly or stupid. Precarious-in a dangerous state because of not being safe or not being held in place firmly. Pretentious-trying to appear or sound more important or clever than you are.

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