Multiple choice

The scheme was an ........ failure.

  1. adamant

  2. abject

  3. adaptable

  4. adept
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Abject failure means a complete, total, or miserable failure - the worst kind of failure. In this context, the scheme failed completely and utterly. Adamant means stubborn, adaptable means flexible, and adept means skilled.

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