Each sentence below has a blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the word that best fits in with the meaning of the sentence as a whole.Despite his _ gesture, Azhar could not forgive the man who accidentally shot his dog.
Correct answer: D. Conciliatory
- A. Corroborating
- B. Cumulative
- C. Defective
- D. Conciliatory
Explanation
Conciliatory means intended to make peace or reconcile, which fits the context of trying to ease a conflict. It suggests that Azhar's gesture was meant to ease tensions, but he still struggled with forgiveness.
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