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Q

Hard 1 Mark

English Reading Comprehension

Passage: "The scientist remained circumspect when asked about the experiment's results, offering only vague statements until the formal report was published." Question: As used in the passage, "circumspect" most nearly means —

A extremely excited

B cautious and reluctant to commit to a definite statement

C openly dishonest

D completely uninformed

Explanation

The context clue 'offering only vague statements until the formal report was published' shows careful caution, matching 'cautious and reluctant to commit.'

Reference: Skoolyst English Grammar Series , Page 1

Hint

Think about why someone might avoid giving a definite answer before an official report comes out.

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