Multiple choice

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

They could hold off the enemy no longer and were forced to succumb.

  1. kill

  2. surrender

  3. take over

  4. accept
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B Correct answer
Explanation

To succumb means to yield to superior force or give in to pressure. When you can no longer hold off the enemy, you surrender to them. 'Surrender' perfectly captures this meaning. 'Kill' implies taking life, 'take over' is the opposite (gaining control), and 'accept' is too neutral for the military context of being overwhelmed.

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