GATE CSE 2025 Session 2 Q1: Sentence completion: Rehman's ____ never wavered

Despite his initial hesitation, Rehman's _________ to contribute to the success of the project never wavered.

Select the most appropriate option to complete the above sentence.

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Answer: C (official GATE 2025 final answer key)

Concept used: Vocabulary in context: the contrast with "initial hesitation" calls for a word meaning firm determination.

First step: "Despite" sets up a contrast with hesitation, and only a noun meaning determination fits "_____ to contribute … never wavered".

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Source: official GATE 2025 Session 2 CS question paper and final answer key, organised by IIT Roorkee. Question paper · Answer key