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Mulling over the various plans for the reorganization of the sales dep [#permalink] New post   29 Apr 2025, 09:52
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Mulling over the various plans for the reorganization of the sales department, the vice president and the HR director finally and $\(\qquad\)$ chose the plan that laid off the most salespeople but kept the benefits at the same level for those who were left.


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A. timidly
B. diffidently
C. reticently
D. stingily
E. hesitantly
F. reluctantly



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Re: Mulling over the various plans for the reorganization of the sales dep [#permalink] New post   02 May 2025, 22:42
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Shouldn't the answer be E and F? Can I get an explanation?
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Re: Mulling over the various plans for the reorganization of the sales dep [#permalink] New post   03 May 2025, 00:28
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Essentially the accepted with unwillingness

And this sentiment is expressed by C and F.

However, E could be a fit but NOT 100%

NOT the best question for the GRE.

because I am or could be reluctant for sure but I could be also reticent in my decision and AS RESULT I am hesitant to take THAT decision

I agree with you, though.

I hope this helps
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Re: Mulling over the various plans for the reorganization of the sales dep [#permalink] New post   04 May 2025, 04:45
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The correct answers are C and F .


"Reticently" means "reluctantly, unwillingly" and is a synonym for choice F, "reluctantly." Choices A and B, "timidly" and "diffidently," are synonyms meaning "lacking in selfconfidence, shyly." "Timidly" can also mean "hesitantly," choice E. The fact that there are three similar words should signal that none is correct. There is also nothing to indicate that the two acted timidly. In context, acting reluctantly makes better sense. Choice D, "stingily," doesn't make sense in the context.
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Mulling over the various plans for the reorganization of the sales dep [#permalink] New post   05 Jul 2025, 12:33
Reticent is used to define a person who is reluctant to speak or reveal feelings. It is not an appropriate fit here.
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Re: Mulling over the various plans for the reorganization of the sales dep [#permalink] New post   06 Jul 2025, 00:19
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Yes true but also they foit in the sentence

I am reluctant (or reticent) to send this gift to Bob. I am not sure he would like it

I hope this helps
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Re: Mulling over the various plans for the reorganization of the sales dep [#permalink] New post   13 Aug 2025, 04:41
Is this an ETS problem?
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Re: Mulling over the various plans for the reorganization of the sales dep [#permalink] New post   13 Aug 2025, 06:36
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No. It is not an official question
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