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What does "averse" mean?



 
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What does "averse" mean? #1 (permalink) Wed Jun 24, 2009 16:41 pm   What does "averse" mean?
 

Business English Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #569 "Scandinavian Capital Market", question 3

In today's globalized age, issuers and investors both want and need deep, liquid markets operating at the lowest possible cost in the most risk-......... and efficient fashion.

(a) allergic
(b) averse
(c) avoidant
(d) aware

Business English Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #569 "Scandinavian Capital Market", answer 3

In today's globalized age, issuers and investors both want and need deep, liquid markets operating at the lowest possible cost in the most risk-averse and efficient fashion.

Correct answer: (b) averse

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In today's globalized age, issuers and investors both want and need deep, liquid markets operating at the lowest possible cost in the most risk-aware and efficient fashion.
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Test incompl/advan-569, User's Answer 3 #2 (permalink) Wed Jun 24, 2009 17:32 pm   Test incompl/advan-569, User's Answer 3
 

Hi,

'Averse' suggests 'against' or 'not in favour of'.

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