Identify the word that best completes the sentence. He was such a __________ businessman that he never lost money in any transaction.
Question and options
Identify the word that best completes the sentence.
He was such a __________ businessman that he never lost money in any transaction.
- conscientious
- moderate
- honest
- shrewd
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - shrewd
A businessman who 'never lost money in any transaction' is clever and sharp in practical matters, i.e. shrewd. Conscientious, moderate or honest do not explain never losing money.
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