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In each of the questions below, a word with its usage is given. Select as your answers, the word that is INAPPROPRIATE as a replacement to the question word in the sentence.

UNCONSCIONABLE: The unconscionable delay on the part of the government in offering relief measures to the flood victims drew flask from the opposition

  1. inexplicable 
  2. inordinate
  3. unwarranted 
  4. undue

DEMUR: The government acceded to the demands of the opposition party without demur

  1. protestation
  2. qualms
  3. rebuff
  4. objection

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Unconscionable: morally unacceptable

1. inexplicable

inexplicable: unable to be explained or understood                                                                              
inordinate: much more than usual or expected                                                                                                          
unwarrented: not having a good reason and therefore annoying or unfair                                                                
undue: to a level that is more than necessary, acceptable

The first one is inappropriate.

 

Demur: to express disagreement or refuse

2.qualms

protestation: complaining about something                                                                                                                 
qualms: an uncomfortable feeling when you doubt if you are doing right thing                                                                 
rebuff: to refuse to accept a helpful suggestion or offer from someone                                                                           
objection: the act of expressing or feeling opposition to or dislike of sth. or someone

The second one is inappropriate.
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