1. Despite repeated warnings, the company continued its ______ use of personal data. (A) judicious (B) meticulous (C) reckless (D) prudent

10. The committee rejected the proposal as ______ because its claims were internally contradictory: it promised "zero cost" and "instant results" at the same time. (A) deep-rooted (B) ingrained (C) preposterous (D) brilliant