TOEIC : Logic-based completions based on a passage

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Example Question #141 : Toeic

When his friends came upon Jean-Paul's body after the cougar attack, they were __________ to see he was still breathing. 

Possible Answers:

resplendant 

reprimanded 

recognizing 

relieved

reconnaissant  

Correct answer:

relieved

Explanation:

The fact that their friend is still breathing will be welcome new to the group of hikers. Therefore, they will feel relief that he has not been more badly injured. The correct choice is relieved. None of the other words are logical. 

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