Choose the word closest in meaning to 'pragmatic' in the sentence: 'The committee adopted a pragmatic approach to budget shortfalls.'
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. practical
- Step 1: Pragmatic means dealing with matters sensibly and realistically based on practical considerations. Step 2. Practical is the direct equivalent. Answer: practical. Why not the others: Idealistic is the opposite of pragmatic; hasty means rushed; rigid means inflexible.
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