The scuba instructor said that the occasional nurse shark might swim near the reef, but it is not an aggressive species. Seeing a shark was improbable, but he said not to panic if we do.

Question

What does the term improbable mean in this context?

A. unlikely
B. difficult
C. unpredictable
D. harmless

Answer 1

In this context, the term "improbable" means A. unlikely. The scuba instructor is indicating that it is not common to see a nurse shark near the reef, but he is advising not to panic if one does appear.