Word Knowledge · Question 81

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Idle most nearly means

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Correct answer to question 81 (Word Knowledge): inactive

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An idle machine is not running, so inactive fits. Broken is the trap: an idle machine may be in perfect working order and simply not in use.

Updated: November 2026

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