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What does the word 'smarting' mean in this sentence: 'No one likes getting a speeding ticket, but we suspect Finnish businessman Anders Wiklöf is smarting after getting his recent citation.'?

  • feeling pain or discomfort (correct)
  • feeling indifferent
  • feeling angry and vengeful
  • feeling happy and content

    • What is the equivalent amount of the fine mentioned in euros?

  • $121,000 (correct)
  • $250,000
  • $100,000
  • $129,400

    • What is the meaning of the word 'regret' in this sentence: 'I really regret the matter and hope that the money is in any case used for healthcare through the treasury,' he said in a translated quote to Nya Åland.

  • to feel happiness or contentment
  • to feel anger or resentment
  • to feel indifference
  • to feel sadness or disappointment (correct)

    • What is the implication of the phrase 'staggering fine' in this sentence: 'The staggering fine was the equivalent of $129,400 (121,000 euros).'?

    <p>The fine was unusually high</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of revenue in the context of the text?

    <p>The total amount of money earned by a company</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the term 'sector' in the context of the sentence provided?

    <p>A part or division of an area or field of activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of logistics?

    <p>The process of planning and executing the transportation and storage of goods from the point of origin to the point of consumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the term 'real estate' in the context of the sentence provided?

    <p>Property consisting of land or buildings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of helicopter services?

    <p>The business of providing transportation by helicopter</p> Signup and view all the answers

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