Question

select the best definition. be sure to read all choices before making a selection. the government policy has a profound effect. a frequent b acceptable c intense d informal

Explanation:

To determine the best definition of "profound" in the context "The government policy has a profound effect", we analyze each option:

• Option A: "frequent" means occurring often, which does not match the meaning of "profound" (deep, intense in impact).
• Option B: "acceptable" means satisfactory or allowable, which is not related to the meaning of "profound".
• Option C: "intense" can be associated with a deep, strong, or far - reaching impact, which is close to the meaning of "profound" (having a deep or far - reaching effect).
• Option D: "informal" means not formal, which has no relation to the meaning of "profound".

Answer:

C. intense