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Craft and StructureVery hardWord for acting on impulse

Craft and Structure practice question

The decision to buy the boat was ____: he saw it on a Tuesday, had never sailed, and owned it by Wednesday noon.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?

  1. A. impulsiveCorrect
  2. B. deliberate
  3. C. reluctant
  4. D. overdue

Answer: A. impulsive

Seen Tuesday, owned Wednesday, never sailed: impulsive.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. deliberate
The opposite.
C. reluctant
He bought it in a day.
D. overdue
Nothing suggests delay.

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