CHOOSE THE BEST SIMILAR WORD Desultory
Correct answer: A. Scattered
- A. Scattered
- B. Established
- C. Purposeful
- D. Deliberate
Explanation
Desultory means lacking a clear plan or purpose, often describing something that is scattered, disorganized, or jumping from one thing to another without a clear direction.Desultory can describe:- A conversation that jumps between unrelated topics- A person's scattered efforts or lack of focus- A piece of writing that lacks coherence or organization
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