Fill in the blank with the appropriate adverb.
The policy was implemented ____, without prior public consultation.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer
arbitrarily
Explanation
Rule: Contextual vocabulary requires an adverb that matches the meaning of enforcing a decision randomly or without objective reason.
Formula: Action without public consultation = Arbitrary implementation
Application: "Arbitrarily" means based on random choice or personal whim rather than a systematic reason. This perfectly pairs with the clue "without prior public consultation."