Directions: Choose the option that best completes the sentence.
Since they are overtly superstitious, they performed a series of rituals to ___________ any negative energy in their surroundings.
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watch out
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water down
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ward off
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warm up
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The phrasal verb 'ward off' means - to do something to prevent someone or something from harming… Thus, it is the best option to complete the sentence. “Since they are overtly superstitious, they performed a series of rituals to ward off any negative energy in their surroundings.”