Fill in the blank: the timing seemed _______ for launching the new venture

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With interest rates falling and consumer confidence rising, the timing seemed _______ for launching the new venture. A). ominous B). ambiguous C). propitious D). contentious

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The correct answer is propitious. Propitious means giving or indicating a good chance of success; favourable and auspicious — the conditions are right for something to succeed. Why "propitious" fits: Falling interest rates and rising confidence are favourable economic conditions — a propitious moment for a new business launch. Why the other options are wrong: • Ominous — giving the impression that something bad will happen; the opposite. • Ambiguous — open to more than one interpretation; about clarity, not favourability. • Contentious — causing disagreement or controversy; unrelated to timing or conditions. Example in use: "The ceasefire created a propitious moment for diplomatic negotiations to resume." Synonyms: Auspicious, favourable, promising, opportune, fortunate.

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