Select the appropriate word from the given option to complete the sentence:-
The ____ actions of the mill owners were eventually exposed, leading to widespread public outrage.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → treacherous
Complete sentence: The treacherous actions of the mill owners were eventually exposed, leading to widespread public outrage. Actions that, once exposed, caused widespread public outrage must have been dishonest and harmful.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) treacherous (answer) | disloyal and deceitful, betraying the trust of others | The treacherous officer sold secrets to the enemy. |
| (2) riveting | so interesting that it holds one's attention completely (a word of praise that would not lead to outrage) | The final over of the match was riveting. |
| (3) unpretentious | simple and modest, not trying to impress (such actions would not need to be exposed) | They live in an unpretentious little house. |
| (4) ingenuous | innocent, honest and trusting (the opposite of what the sentence describes) | Her ingenuous smile showed she suspected nothing. |
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