Read: "While the first draft was rough, the final version was polished and persuasive." Which word is closest in meaning to 'polished'?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. refined
- Step 1: A polished piece of writing is smooth and well finished. Answer: refined. Why not the others: rough, unfinished and damaged don't fit.
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