Question

    Choose a suitable word from the options to fill in the blanks.

    These telemarketers have been calling me ___________, even though I said I was not interested in their product.

    A lean and mean Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B vested interests Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C retrogression Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D persistently Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E none of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The word ‘persistently’ means ‘ happening repeatedly or for a long time, or difficult to get rid of.’ Lean and mean- using only what is necessary, and determined to work effectively in order to compete successfully. Vested interests- a strong personal interest in something because you could get an advantage from it. Retrogression- the act of returning to an older and worse state. These telemarketers have been calling me persistently , even though I said I was not interested in their product.

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