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Firstly, the gambler’s risk is not the dare-devil, respect-commanding physical type of the racing-driver; “all” that is at stake is money. Furthermore, there is an underlying feeling that the risk being taken is not strictly personal. We where the money has come from, what will happen when the gambler loses it all and how friends and relatives feel about the habit. Even (or especially) if a large sweepstake is , we know that it was chiefly a of happening to have the right number at the right time, that was for the windfall and not the continuous practice and skill of the gliders, drivers and divers.

responsible technological invaded matter maintain trained won wonder

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Correct answer: wonder
Explanation: The word 'wonder' fits grammatically as it serves as a verb in the present tense, aligning with the subject 'we.' Contextually, it expresses curiosity about the source of the money, which is relevant to the discussion of gambling.
Meaning: 'Wonder' means to feel curiosity or to be in doubt about something.
Wrong options:
trained: 'Trained' is an adjective that describes someone who has received training, which does not fit the context of expressing curiosity.
technological: 'Technological' is an adjective relating to technology, which is irrelevant in the context of questioning the source of money.
won: 'Won' is the past tense of 'win,' which does not fit as it does not express a state of curiosity.
responsible: 'Responsible' is an adjective that indicates accountability, which does not fit the context of wondering about the money's origin.
invaded: 'Invaded' is a verb that means to enter forcefully, which is unrelated to the context of questioning or curiosity.
maintain: 'Maintain' is a verb that means to keep something in a certain state, which does not fit the context of expressing wonder.
Correct answer: won
Explanation: The word 'won' is the past participle of 'win,' fitting grammatically as it describes an event that has occurred. Contextually, it refers to the outcome of a sweepstake, which aligns with the gambling theme.
Meaning: 'Won' means to have achieved victory or success in a game or competition.
Wrong options:
trained: 'Trained' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not describe an event related to winning a sweepstake.
technological: 'Technological' is an adjective that relates to technology, which is irrelevant in the context of winning a sweepstake.
wonder: 'Wonder' is a verb that expresses curiosity, which does not fit as it does not describe the outcome of a sweepstake.
responsible: 'Responsible' is an adjective that indicates accountability, which does not fit the context of winning.
invaded: 'Invaded' is a verb that means to enter forcefully, which is unrelated to the context of winning.
maintain: 'Maintain' is a verb that means to keep something in a certain state, which does not fit the context of winning a sweepstake.
Correct answer: matter
Explanation: The word 'matter' serves as a noun that refers to a subject or situation. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the nature of the event of winning a sweepstake.
Meaning: 'Matter' refers to a subject or situation that is being considered.
Wrong options:
trained: 'Trained' is an adjective that describes someone who has received training, which does not fit as it does not describe the nature of the event.
technological: 'Technological' is an adjective that relates to technology, which is irrelevant in the context of describing the event of winning.
wonder: 'Wonder' is a verb that expresses curiosity, which does not fit as it does not describe a subject or situation.
responsible: 'Responsible' is an adjective that indicates accountability, which does not fit the context of describing the nature of winning.
invaded: 'Invaded' is a verb that means to enter forcefully, which is unrelated to the context of describing an event.
maintain: 'Maintain' is a verb that means to keep something in a certain state, which does not fit the context of describing the nature of winning.
Correct answer: responsible
Explanation: The word 'responsible' is an adjective that describes the cause of the windfall. It fits grammatically as it describes the noun 'matter' and contextually indicates accountability for the outcome.
Meaning: 'Responsible' means being the primary cause or reason for something.
Wrong options:
trained: 'Trained' is an adjective that describes someone who has received training, which does not fit as it does not indicate causation.
technological: 'Technological' is an adjective that relates to technology, which is irrelevant in the context of describing causation.
wonder: 'Wonder' is a verb that expresses curiosity, which does not fit as it does not describe a cause.
matter: 'Matter' is a noun that refers to a subject or situation, which does not fit as it does not indicate causation.
invaded: 'Invaded' is a verb that means to enter forcefully, which is unrelated to the context of describing causation.
maintain: 'Maintain' is a verb that means to keep something in a certain state, which does not fit the context of indicating causation.
Correct answer: trained
Explanation: The word 'trained' is an adjective that describes the skill of the gliders, drivers, and divers. It fits grammatically as it modifies the noun 'skill' and contextually indicates the level of expertise.
Meaning: 'Trained' means having received instruction or practice in a particular skill.
Wrong options:
technological: 'Technological' is an adjective that relates to technology, which does not fit as it does not describe a skill.
wonder: 'Wonder' is a verb that expresses curiosity, which does not fit as it does not describe a skill.
responsible: 'Responsible' is an adjective that indicates accountability, which does not fit the context of describing skill.
matter: 'Matter' is a noun that refers to a subject or situation, which does not fit as it does not describe a skill.
invaded: 'Invaded' is a verb that means to enter forcefully, which is unrelated to the context of describing skill.
maintain: 'Maintain' is a verb that means to keep something in a certain state, which does not fit the context of describing skill.

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