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
Complete sentence: Although the plan sounded impressive, the board remained wary until they received more concrete data. "Although" sets up a contrast: the plan sounded impressive, yet the board stayed cautious until it had real data.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) convinced | completely sure about something (a board that still wants "more concrete data" is not yet convinced, so this contradicts the sentence) | She was convinced that he was telling the truth. |
| (2) wary (answer) | cautious because of possible problems or dangers | Travellers should be wary of strangers who offer cheap tickets. |
| (3) elated | very happy and excited (the sentence is about caution, not joy) | The team was elated after the win. |
| (4) unanimous | 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) | The vote was unanimous. |
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