Question
Find the word closest in meaning to the word in capitals.
RELUCTANT ( eager / unwilling / friendly / quick / loud )
Mark scheme (1 mark):
- unwilling ✓ (1 mark)
- Reluctant = hesitant or disinclined to do something. Unwilling is the textbook synonym.
- Eager is the antonym (classic GL distractor); friendly, quick, loud are unrelated.
- Substitution test: "She was ___ to leave" — only unwilling fits cleanly.
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