Multiple choice

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

The prime minister hoped to appease the dictator and prevent a full-scale war.

  1. ignite

  2. conciliate

  3. face

  4. control
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Appease means to pacify or placate someone by acceding to their demands. 'Conciliate' similarly means to make someone friendly or reconcile differences, which matches the context of trying to prevent war through accommodation rather than confrontation.

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