Answer the following question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.

Akin is an inveterate gambler

  • A a selfish and self-centred
  • B an extremely unlucky but popular
  • C an incurable but fearful
  • D a long time incorrigible
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The correct answer is D. a long time incorrigible

Inveterate; of one having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change.

Incorrigible; (of a person or their behaviour) not able to be changed or reformed.

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