Question

Lamont was expeditious in his handling of the matter. He wasted no time in getting things done.

9. Which of these words has a meaning closely related to the meaning of the word "expeditious"?

A. Instrumental
B. Purposeful
C. Efficient
D. Excessive

Answer 1

Lamont was expeditious in his handling of the matter. He wasted no time in getting things done.. The word that has a meaning closely related to the meaning of the word "expeditious" is the Efficient because expeditious means very quick or efficient or work that is done with very fast speed
so correct option is C
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Answer 2

The word that has a meaning closely related to the meaning of the word "expeditious" is C. efficient.
Expeditious means fast, quick, and in this context, efficient has the closest meaning to it.