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80% (01:11) wrong based on 5 sessions
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Businesses that merely embrace the status quo and that do not devote a sizable portion of their budgets to research and development are not likely to compete well against more___________companies that are not afraid to take risks in order to grow.
A. complacent
B. aggressive
C. established
D. passive
E. entrenched
F. intrepid
A. complacent
B. aggressive
C. established
D. passive
E. entrenched
F. intrepid
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Official Explanation
The main clue for the blank is that the companies described after the blank “are not afraid to take risks,” implying they are aggressive or intrepid (bold). The other clue is that the businesses that embrace the status quo (the way things are) will not compete well against the later-mentioned companies.
Answer: B,F
The main clue for the blank is that the companies described after the blank “are not afraid to take risks,” implying they are aggressive or intrepid (bold). The other clue is that the businesses that embrace the status quo (the way things are) will not compete well against the later-mentioned companies.
Answer: B,F
