Directions: select the answer that best completes the sentence.
Although NASA would prefer to land the space shuttle in Florida, California is a ________ alternative; the shuttle has landed safely on the west coast several times.
(a) problematic
(b) specious
(c) deplorable
(d) viable
(e) perilous
Discussion: Because the shuttle has landed safely in California several times, we know that the west coast landing site is acceptable. The only answer that has a positive meaning is (d), "viable."
Vocabulary:
- deplorable - wretched; causing regret
- perilous - dangerous
- problematic - doubtful; questionable
- specious - attractive but deceptive
- viable - workable; usable
