Question

    In this section you find a number of sentences, parts of which are underlined. You may also find only a group of words which is underlined. For each underlined part, four words/phrases are listed below. Choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the bold part.

    If she continues to spend her time in such a frivolous manner, she will fail in her examinations.

    A frightful Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B leisurely Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C non-serious Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D calculated Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Frivolous means behaving in a silly way and not taking anything seriously. Frightful means very unpleasant, serious, or shocking. Leisurely used to describe an action that is done in a relaxed way, without hurrying. Calculated means (of an action) done with full awareness of the likely consequences.

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