Resilient

adjective · SAT

Meaning: Able to recover quickly from difficulty or setbacks.

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Which choice best matches the meaning of “resilient”?

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D) Able to recover quickly from difficulty or setbacks.. “Resilient” means: Able to recover quickly from difficulty or setbacks.

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controlled and moderate

to examine closely and carefully

readily yielding to the control or authority of others

on the surface only

done secretly, to avoid being noticed

very weak or slight

to weaken gradually

cautious and alert to possible danger or problems