Question

for questions 16 - 20, refer to the following passage:
dr. leland was known for his curiosity and (16) integrity. even when his experiments failed, he reported his results honestly. his latest (17) hypothesis involved testing a rare mineral that might store solar energy more efficiently than current batteries.
some of his colleagues were (18) wary of his new project, believing it too risky. but dr. lelands (19) resilient nature kept him moving forward, even when the data looked discouraging. when he finally presented his findings, his clear and logical explanations appealed to his audiences (20) logos, persuading them through reason rather than emotion.

1. the word resilient describes someone who:

a. gives up easily when faced with challenges
b. recovers quickly from setbacks
c. works slowly and carefully without progress
d. avoids taking responsibility

Explanation:

The word "resilient" means having the ability to recover quickly from difficulties or setbacks. In the context of the passage, Dr. Leland's "resilient nature kept him moving forward, even when the data looked discouraging," which implies that he was able to bounce back from the setback of discouraging data.

Answer:

B. Recovers quickly from setbacks