Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank:
Although the plan sounded impressive, the board remained______ until they received more concrete data.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → wary
Wary means cautious because of possible problems or dangers. "Although" sets up a contrast: the plan sounded impressive, yet the board stayed cautious until it had real data.
Example: Travellers should be wary of strangers who offer cheap tickets.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: convinced — Incorrect. Convinced means completely sure about something. A board that still wants "more concrete data" is not yet convinced, so this contradicts the sentence.
Example: She was convinced that he was telling the truth.
Option 3: elated — Incorrect. Elated means very happy and excited. The sentence is about caution, not joy.
Example: The team was elated after the win.
Option 4: unanimous — Incorrect. Unanimous means agreed on by everyone. It describes a group's decision, and "although ... until they received more data" calls for a word of caution, not agreement.
Example: The vote was unanimous.
The following words have also been asked in other CUET (UG) English papers:
| Word | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| elated | 22-05 S2 | 28-05 S1 | – | – | 18-08 S1 |