Question

Fill in the blanks with the right choice of words.

____ action at this time would be inadvisable; we have not yet accumulated sufficient expertise to warrant anything other than a ____ approach.

• A. precipitate - cautious
• B. hesitant - wary
• C. vacillating - circuitous
• D. decisive - firm
• E. ponderous - direct

Answer 1

The correct option is A precipitate - cautious

The verb 'precipitate' means to cause (an event or situation, typically one that is undesirable) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely and best befits the context of the first blank whereas the verb 'cautious' means to be (of a person) careful to avoid potential problems or dangerswhich fits the context of the second blank. Thus A is the correct answer- it fits the given context and conveys the required meaning.

Precipitate action at this time would be inadvisable; we have not yet accumulated sufficient expertise to warrant anything other than a cautious approach.

None of the other choices fit the context.