Choose the word that best completes the sentence: 'Despite her ____ appearance, she was an extremely confident speaker.'
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. timid
- Step 1: 'Despite' signals a contrast with confidence. Step 2. A timid appearance contrasts with being a confident speaker. Answer: timid. Why not the others: Polished, cheerful and formal appearances do not contradict confidence.
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