The following question consists of a sentence(s) with one blank only. You are given six words as answer choices and from the six choices you have to pick up appropriate answer/s, which will make the sentence meaningfully complete.
A prospective premium of about 30 percent on their initial investment is _______.
I. Alluring
II. Enticing
III. Absurd
IV. Paradox
V. Nascent
VI. Refurbished
Correct option - 5
Let's find out the meaning of following words:-
Alluring - powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating; seductive.
Enticing - attractive or tempting; alluring.
Absurd - wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate; stupid; ridiculous.
Paradox - a seemingly absurd or contradictory statement or proposition which when investigated may prove to be well founded or true.
Nascent - something that just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential.
Refurbished - renovate and redecorate something, especially a building.
Word "prospective" means likely to happen at a future date; probable. And, premium is an amount to be paid for a contract of insurance. Since, 30 percent is a huge amount. Hence, giving such big amount for insurance purpose is beneficial in long term. Hence, I and II give the appropriate meaning to the blank. Thus, option 5 i.e. I & II is the correct answer.