Question

read the sentences. the event that fooled the public and the authorities was proof of their calculating ways. their efforts, experience, and resolve are impressive, but the thefts they committed will not be forgotten. which word has the closest meaning to calculating as it is used in the first sentence? a. professional b. passionate c. devious d. skilled

Answer 1

C, devious. Because calculating is another way of saying devious.

Answer 2

Answer: The word that has the closest meaning to "calculating" is C. devious.

Explanation: The word "calculating" is used to describe someone as scheming, that is to say as someone who uses another person or a particular situation to only benefit himself/herself. "Devious" is related to the word "calculating" because it is used to describe someone as dishonest for using sneaky methods to get what he/she wants. In that way, the word that has the closest meaning to "calculating" is "devious".