Question

1. trying to halt the __ development of new technologies is pointless, but we can be deliberate about ensuring that new technologies serve the greater good.

a. wanton
b. inexorable
c. ignominious

1. since deja is normally calculated and rational, we were surprised by how __ she spent her end - of - the - year salary bonus.

a. indefatigably
b. placidly
c. wantonly

Explanation:

Question 3

To solve this, we analyze the context. The sentence means stopping the development of new tech is pointless, so the development should be unstoppable.

• "Wanton" means reckless or without restraint (not fitting as it's about stopping being pointless, not about recklessness).
• "Inexorable" means impossible to stop or prevent, which fits the idea that halting tech development is pointless as it's unstoppable.
• "Ignominious" means shameful, which doesn't relate to the development of tech.

Deja is normally calculated and rational, so her spending the bonus in a surprising way should be opposite to that.

• "Indefatigably" means tirelessly (not related to spending irrationally).
• "Placidly" means calmly (also not opposite to rational/calculated).
• "Wantonly" means in a reckless, unrestrained way, which is opposite to calculated and rational, so it fits the surprise.

Answer:

B. Inexorable

Question 4