Multiple choice

Directions: Substitute the following phrases with one word from the given options.

Speed in doing something, especially because you do not have enough time

  1. Haste

  2. Waste

  3. Taste

  4. Least
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Explanation

Haste means speed in doing something, especially when rushing due to lack of time. The phrase 'haste makes waste' warns that acting too quickly can lead to mistakes. Words like 'waste', 'taste', and 'least' are phonetically similar but semantically unrelated to the concept of speed.

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