Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence.
The Maldives is one of the few places in the world where ancient pleasure can be derived from doing nothing.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. tremendous.
The meaning of the given words is:
- Curt: rudely brief.
- Bustling: full of activity.
- Tremendous: very great in amount, scale, or intensity.
- Prosperous: successful in material terms; flourishing financially.
The most appropriate replacement for the underline part of the sentence is tremendous.