Multiple choice

Directions: Choose appropriate meaning of the words in bold as per their contextual use.

He was dead set against the plan at first, but eventually he acquiesced.

  1. denied

  2. complied

  3. decimated

  4. jibed
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Acquiesced means complied reluctantly, agreed without protest, or accepted something unwillingly. He opposed the plan initially but eventually acquiesced - he complied. Denied is opposite. Decimated means destroyed. Jibed means agreed or fitted, but in the sense of being consistent, not complying.

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