Complete the sentence by selecting the most appropriate word:-
Someone who acts on a sudden idea without thinking first might be described as _____.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Impetuous
Complete sentence: Someone who acts on a sudden idea without thinking first might be described as impetuous.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) unscrupulous | without moral principles, dishonest (it is about honesty, not haste) | An unscrupulous dealer sold them a fake watch. |
| (2) obstinate | stubborn, refusing to change one's mind (it is not about acting suddenly) | The obstinate child refused to eat his vegetables. |
| (3) Impetuous (answer) | acting quickly on a sudden feeling or idea, without thinking carefully (that is the person described) | In an impetuous moment, he quit his job and bought a ticket to Goa. |
| (4) conceited | too proud of oneself (it describes vanity, not rash action) | The conceited singer talked only about his own talent. |