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undeniably improper
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ead the passage from Etiquette, by Emily Post.
New York's bad manners are often condemned and often very deservedly. Even though the cause is
arelessness rather than intentional indifference, the indifference is no less actual and the rudeness
nexcusable.
What is the closest meaning of the underlined phrase as it used in the excerpt?
carefully scrutinized
O justifiably criticized

Answer 1

The underlined phrase in the passage means 'justifiably criticized'.

Step-by-step explanation:

The closest meaning of the underlined phrase as it is used in the excerpt is justifiably criticized. The passage is discussing New York's bad manners, which are condemned and deservedly so. The phrase suggests that the criticism of New York's bad manners is valid and reasonable.

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