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Sentence Completion

MCQ - 161-11631

Question:

Edward was understandably upset that he had lost the position, but he was ____ by the conviction that he had done nothing to ____ the dismissal.

consoled - merit
warmed - avoid
comforted - mar
warmed - avoid

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

But’ indicates the need for an opposite. He was ‘upset’ but was made less upset ‘consoled’ or ‘comforted’ by a conviction (belief) that he had not deserved the dismissal. Since merit means deserve, this becomes the best choice.
(consoled = comforted; mar = spoil; miffed = annoyed)

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