Multiple choice

Lucrative

Directions: Some words in the news item below have been highlighted. Select the best contextual meaning of the related words.

Global retail giant Wal-Mart, waiting for years to open its supermarkets in India has been lobbying with the US lawmakers since 2008 to facilitate its entry into the highly lucrative Indian market.

  1. Gigantic

  2. Profitable

  3. Negotiable

  4. Accessible
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The passage describes Wal-Mart wanting entry into the 'highly lucrative Indian market.' 'Lucrative' means profitable or producing wealth. 'Profitable' is the exact synonym.

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