Multiple choice

Directions: Select the most appropriate word from the options offered and fill in the blank.

Despite the unsavoury conditions in which he lived, he remained _____ in his personal habits.

  1. fatuous

  2. fastidious

  3. fallacious

  4. facetious

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Fastidious means very attentive to and concerned about accuracy, detail, and cleanliness - exactly what the sentence requires. Despite living in unsavoury (dirty/unpleasant) conditions, he remained particular/careful about personal habits. 'Fatuous' means silly/foolish, 'fallacious' means deceptive/false, 'facetious' means treating serious issues with inappropriate humor.