Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank from the given alternatives.
Anyone wishing to work as a secret agent must first undergo a __________ background investigation.

Tiny

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Handy

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Stingy

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Stringent

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Solution

The correct option is B Stringent
Choice D is correct as 'stringent' means strict and tough. This fits in with the context of the sentence because a secret agent would have to undergo a strict investigation. Choice A is wrong as 'tiny' means small. Choice B is wrong as 'handy' means something convenient. Choice C is wrong as it means 'miserly'.

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