Identify the contextually incorrect word in the sentence: 'The committee expressed deep satisfaction with the project's progress, noting that unmitigated delays and cost overruns had exceeded all previous expectations.'

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C. satisfaction

  1. Step 1: Analyze sentence logic: If there were delays and cost overruns exceeding expectations, the committee would express concern or dissatisfaction, or the delays were non-existent.
  2. Step 2: Here, 'satisfaction' clashes directly with 'unmitigated delays'. In standard GAT contextual error items, 'satisfaction' is the contradictory sentiment when describing failure, or 'delays' should be positive achievements. Specifically, 'satisfaction' is replaced by 'dissatisfaction' to restore coherence.
Answer
satisfaction.
Why not the others: 'progress' and 'expectations' are standard contextual terms; 'unmitigated' correctly modifies adverse circumstances.

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