Question

Choose the word nearest in meaning to the underlined part:
The attitude of the Western countries towards the third-world countries is rather callous to say the least.

• A. Passive
• B. Unknown
• C. Cursed
• D. Unfeeling

Answer 1

The correct option is D Unfeeling

Callous means someone who is insensitive orindifferent orunsympathetic. So, the word nearest in meaning is unfeeling.

Passive is notparticipatingreadily or actively orinactive.

Unknown is notknown ornotwithintherange of one'sknowledge,experience, or understanding.

Cursed is theexpression of a wishthatmisfortune,evil,doometc.befall a person,groupetc.