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The auditors are relying on the failing bank
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Updated on: 02 Oct 2025, 04:26
Updated on: 02 Oct 2025, 04:26
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The auditors are relying on the failing bank to make changes that it has steadfastly resisted for years and even now does not seem _____ to carry out.
A) able
B) impatient
C) destined
D) disinclined
E) loath
F) keen
A) able
B) impatient
C) destined
D) disinclined
E) loath
F) keen
Re: The auditors are relying on the failing bank
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02 Oct 2025, 04:27
02 Oct 2025, 04:27
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The sentence establishes a clear conflict: the bank has "steadfastly resisted for years" making necessary changes, and the auditors are now relying on it to change. The blank must describe the bank's current unwillingness to act.
- The bank resisted changes.
- Therefore, the bank does not seem [unwilling/reluctant] to carry out the changes.
The two words that mean unwilling or reluctant are:
- D) disinclined: Lacking the desire or willingness to do something; reluctant.
- E) loath: Reluctant; unwilling.
Why the other options don't work:
- A) able: This refers to capability, not willingness. The context emphasizes resistance (will), not inability.
- B) impatient: This suggests eagerness or restlessness, which is the opposite of resisting change.
- C) destined: This means predetermined, which doesn't fit the bank's current disposition.
- F) keen: This means having or showing enthusiasm, which is the opposite of resisting change.
The correct choices are D. disinclined and E. loath.
- The bank resisted changes.
- Therefore, the bank does not seem [unwilling/reluctant] to carry out the changes.
The two words that mean unwilling or reluctant are:
- D) disinclined: Lacking the desire or willingness to do something; reluctant.
- E) loath: Reluctant; unwilling.
Why the other options don't work:
- A) able: This refers to capability, not willingness. The context emphasizes resistance (will), not inability.
- B) impatient: This suggests eagerness or restlessness, which is the opposite of resisting change.
- C) destined: This means predetermined, which doesn't fit the bank's current disposition.
- F) keen: This means having or showing enthusiasm, which is the opposite of resisting change.
The correct choices are D. disinclined and E. loath.
Re: The auditors are relying on the failing bank
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09 Oct 2025, 08:30
09 Oct 2025, 08:30
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isn't that a double negative > seem NOT loath (not willing) = willing?
we if want back to show its unwillingness
shouldn't it be impatient/able/keen
isn't that a double negative > seem NOT loath (not willing) = willing?
we if want back to show its unwillingness
shouldn't it be impatient/able/keen
