ISEE Reading Question 251: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 251
4. As it is used in line 24, the word "furtive" most nearly means
- A. stealthy
- B. steady
- C. focused
- D. unabashed
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
A is correct. Lines 23–24 state that “The glances he devoted to other passengers were furtive and shy.” From this sentence you can tell that a furtive glance must be something that goes with a shy glance. Unabashed (meaning “unembarrassed” or “not shy”) is the opposite of shy, so you can eliminate choice D. Similarly, you can eliminate choice C because focused means “clear and sharp,” which is not commonly associated with shy. That leaves choice A, which is correct. A furtive glance is a secret or stealthy glance.