Using Context Clues, Choose the Best Meaning for the Words

question 91

Multiple Choice

Using context clues, choose the best meaning for the words in italics.
-He is known to be laconic, and rarely talks unless you ask him a question.

• A) quiet
• B) unintelligent
• C) talkative
• D) excited

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Definitions:

Straight-Line Depreciation

An arrangement for apportioning the financial burden of a tangible asset equally over its viable years.

Residual Value

The projected value remaining for an asset at the conclusion of its operational lifespan.

Estimated Life

The projected period over which an asset is expected to be useful in the operations of a business for depreciation purposes.

Capital Expenditure

Long-term investment spent on acquiring or maintaining fixed assets, such as equipment, buildings, or land.