Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
Bolstered by his unflagging determination and ------- physical preparation, Tom Whittaker became the first amputee to successfully climb to the summit of Mount Everest.
A. fortuitous "occurring by happy chance"
B. assiduous "marked by care and persistent effort "
C. heedless "marked by or paying little heed or attention"
D. expeditious "characterized by speed and efficiency"
E. pedantic "marked by a narrow focus on or display of especially learning
its trivial aspects"
Answer is B
Here's Why:
Choice (B) is correct. In climbing Mount Everest, Tom Whittaker was "bolstered," or supported, by the type of physical preparation required to reach the summit of Mount Everest. "Assiduous," or careful and persistent, preparation coupled with "unflagging determination" would help someone complete such a challenging task.
Difficulty: Hard
Question Type: Sentence Completions
(Critical Reading)
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