"Despite hours of intense questioning by the panel, the witness remained inscrutable, showing absolutely no emotion or hint of what he was truly thinking."
What does inscrutable mean in this context?

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A Co-operative and talkative
B Impossible to understand or interpret
C Highly anxious and frightened
D Dishonest and deceitful

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Answer: B. Impossible to understand or interpret

The context clues "showing absolutely no emotion or hint" reveal that the witness's thoughts cannot be read or analysed.

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