Question

as mrs. dubcheks only living family, you are the sole beneficiary to her estate. beneficiary is most similar in meaning to ______. a. candidate b. caretaker c. heir d. investor

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the meaning of "beneficiary" (someone who receives benefits, especially from an estate) and compare with options:

• A. "candidate" is someone applying for a position, not related.
• B. "caretaker" is someone who takes care of something/someone, not about receiving.
• C. "heir" is someone who inherits an estate or property, which matches "beneficiary" in the context of an estate.
• D. "investor" is someone who invests money, not related to inheriting an estate.

Answer:

C. heir