Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Some people were tired of the long ______ in front of the mall and left without entering.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. wait.
Let us understand the options along with their meanings:
- waste: (verb) use or expend carelessly, extravagantly.
- waist: (noun) the part of the human body below the ribs and above the hips, often narrower than the areas above and below.
- wait: (verb) stay where one is or delay action until a particular time or event.
- weight:(noun) a body's relative mass or the quantity of matter contained by it, giving rise to a downward force; the heaviness of a person or thing.
From the options, it looks quite obvious that none other than 'wait' looks suitable as the correct alternative for the blank provided. Hence, the chosen option is correct.