The museum curator was tasked with preserving the ______ collection of prehistoric fossils against degradation.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. priceless
- Step 1: Analyze museum context: Prehistoric fossils are unique artifacts of immense scientific value.
- Step 2: The adjective meaning so precious that its value cannot be determined is 'priceless'.
Answer
priceless.
Why not the others: 'worthless' means having no value; 'disposable' means intended to be thrown away; 'trivial' means of little importance.
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