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Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the italicised part of the sentence.
He is very discreet while deciding such matters.
He is very discreet while deciding such matters.
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Solution
The correct option is C prudent
“Discreet” means to be careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially in order to keep something confidential. Option C is the correct answer because “prudent” means to be very careful, hence it is the correct meaning of the given word. Option A is incorrect because “obstinate” means to stubbornly refuse to change one’s opinion, which is not relevant to the given word. Option B is incorrect because “cunning” means having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion, hence it is incorrect. Option D is incorrect because “trustworthy” means able to be relied on as honest or truthful, which is incorrect as it is not relevant to the given word.
“Discreet” means to be careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially in order to keep something confidential.
Option C is the correct answer because “prudent” means to be very careful, hence it is the correct meaning of the given word.
Option A is incorrect because “obstinate” means to stubbornly refuse to change one’s opinion, which is not relevant to the given word.
Option B is incorrect because “cunning” means having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion, hence it is incorrect.
Option D is incorrect because “trustworthy” means able to be relied on as honest or truthful, which is incorrect as it is not relevant to the given word.
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