Question

Select the most appropriate word to replace the underlined word in the following sentence. "The officer was polite to the workers."

• A. adamant
• B. officious
• C. harsh
• D. humble

Answer 1

Answer:

D. humble

• The question asks for a replacement for "polite." While "humble" (modest/respectful) isn't an exact synonym for polite, in the context of worker-officer relations, it is the only positive/appropriate word. "Adamant" (stubborn), "Officious" (meddlesome), and "Harsh" (cruel) are all negative.