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Synonyms · Question 221 of 250

Question 221

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Choose the word closest in meaning to the word in capitals.

The officer's decision was ARBITRARY and followed no rule at all.

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer A

Correct answer: A

Explanation

  1. An arbitrary decision is based on whim, not reason. Random is the closest, and "followed no rule" supports it.

Worth noting

Fair and careful point the other way.

Concept
A word of the same meaning as "arbitrary"
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