Which word is closest in meaning to 'reluctant'?
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Correct answer: B. unwilling
- Step 1: 'Reluctant' describes someone who does not want to do something. Step 2. 'Unwilling' has the same sense. Answer: unwilling. Why not the others: eager: This means the opposite. mischievous: This describes playful bad behaviour. nervous: This describes a worried feeling, not a lack of willingness.
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