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Question

Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the italicized part of the sentence:
The inspector was a vigilant young man.

A
smart
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B
watchful
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C
ambitious
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D
intelligent
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Solution

The correct option is B watchful
The highlighted word means 'alert'.
Option B is correct. 'Watchful' also means 'alert'. Thus, it is the correct answer.
Options A, C and D are incorrect. They do not have the required meaning.
'Smart' means 'intelligent' and 'ambitious' means 'having strong desire for success'.

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