DIRECTIONS for the question:Choose the option which is most Similar in meaning of the underlined word as used in the context of the sentence.
DILATORY: The proceedings were dilatory, and the attitude of the French deputies exceedingly exasperating.
A)
infuriating
B)
sluggish
C)
prompt
D)
grieving
B
Dilatory means 'slow to react' i.e., sluggish. Prompt means 'without delay’. It is clear from the context the attitude shown by the official was highly annoying i.e response was very slow.
