Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to the word in bold letters.

Default

  1. Kill

  2. Decode

  3. Damp

  4. Failure to do

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Default, in this context, means failure to fulfill an obligation, especially failure to repay a loan or appear in a legal court. It can also refer to failure to compete in a scheduled event. 'Kill', 'Decode', and 'Damp' are unrelated meanings - 'Failure to do' is the correct definition.

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