Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct meaning of the given word.

Scruple:

  1. Refuse

  2. Question

  3. Hesitate

  4. Wrangle
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Scruple can mean to hesitate due to moral concerns or conscience. When someone 'scruples' to do something, they hesitate because they feel it may be wrong or unethical. The word derives from Latin 'scrupulus' meaning a small sharp stone, metaphorically a source of discomfort or doubt.

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