There is no substance in the allegation that unlawful access of phone lines is _.
Correct answer: A. parlous
- A. parlous
- B. platonic
- C. phlegmatic
- D. perspicacious
Explanation
The sentence suggests that there is no substance to the claim that unlawful access of phone lines is harmful or dangerous (parlous). Parlous means full of danger or risk, and in this context, it implies that the allegation is baseless.
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