Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly similar in meaning to the word shown in quotes. How can you have the 'effrontery' to ask for another loan?
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Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly similar in meaning to the word shown in quotes.
How can you have the 'effrontery' to ask for another loan?
How can you have the 'effrontery' to ask for another loan?
- Right
- Impudence
- Heart
- Courage
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - Impudence
Effrontery means shameless boldness or insolent nerve, i.e. impudence. Courage and heart lack the negative sense of rudeness; right is unrelated.
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