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Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence:
The attitude of western countries towards the third world countries is rather callous to say the least.
Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence:
The attitude of western countries towards the third world countries is rather callous to say the least.
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The correct option is D unfeeling
The underlined word 'callous' means 'an insensitive or cruel disregard for others'. It refers to the character or nature of a person or a group.
Option C: 'Unfeeling' means 'unsympathetic, lacking sensitivity'. It expresses the meaning of 'callous'. Hence C is correct.
Option A: 'Cursed' means 'damned or doomed'. It does not refer to a behavioural trait.
Option B: 'Kind' is a positive trait that refers to someone who is generous and considerate. It's the opposite of 'callous'.
Option D: 'Passive' means 'unresponsive, submissive'. It does not explain the underlined word.
Hence options A, B and D are incorrect.
The underlined word 'callous' means 'an insensitive or cruel disregard for others'. It refers to the character or nature of a person or a group.
Option C: 'Unfeeling' means 'unsympathetic, lacking sensitivity'. It expresses the meaning of 'callous'. Hence C is correct.
Option A: 'Cursed' means 'damned or doomed'. It does not refer to a behavioural trait.
Option B: 'Kind' is a positive trait that refers to someone who is generous and considerate. It's the opposite of 'callous'.
Option D: 'Passive' means 'unresponsive, submissive'. It does not explain the underlined word.
Hence options A, B and D are incorrect.
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