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QuizMultiple Choice

Analyzing Word Association and Word Choice

Question 15 • *HSA 26-27 English IV A -IC

Read the paragraph.When the first-year lawyers entered the conference room, they were confronted by an absurd amount of paperwork. The massive conference table was buried under stacks of paper, and boxes filled with more files were stacked around the room. Despite their boss's instructions, it was ludicrous to think they could read it all in one night.Which word is closest in meaning to the word ludicrous?

Answer
A
confronted
B
absurd
C
massive
D
files

Explanation

“Ludicrous” means ridiculous or absurd. In the paragraph, it would be ridiculous to think the lawyers could read all the paperwork in one night, so “absurd” is the closest meaning. “Massive” describes something very large, while “confronted” and “files” have different meanings.

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