Which word means "will; conscious choice"?

• A. Conspicuous
• B. Ironic
• C. Bovine
• D. Volition

Answer: (D)

This item tests understanding of a noun that names the act of choosing something by one’s own will. Volition is the power or act of making a conscious, deliberate choice, often described as actions taken of one’s own accord. That’s exactly what “will; conscious choice” points to. Other words don’t fit: conspicuous means easily seen or noticeable, ironic refers to a contrast between expectation and reality, and bovine relates to cattle or a dull, sluggish sense. So volition best captures the idea of making a deliberate, voluntary decision. You might hear phrases like “by his own volition” to emphasize that the choice was voluntary.