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Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the italicized part of the sentence:
He would have been successful, but for his lack of temerity.

A

audacity

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B

sincerity

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C

confidence

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D

strength

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Solution

The correct option is A audacity
The highlighted word means 'boldness' or 'daring'.
Option A is correct. 'Audacity' also means 'boldness' or 'daring'. Thus, it is the correct answer.
Options B, C and D are incorrect. They do not have the required meaning.
Option B, sincerity, means 'truthfulness'.

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