Multiple choice

Directions: Choose appropriate meaning of the words in bold as per their contextual use.

Upon investigation, it was found that these were legitimate business dealings.

  1. secret

  2. open

  3. reasonable

  4. lawful

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Legitimate means conforming to rules, laws, or standards - lawful. The investigation confirmed the business dealings were legal. Secret and open refer to visibility, while reasonable is close but legitimate specifically implies legality.