Multiple choice

He .......... himself brilliantly in the exams.

  1. acquiesced

  2. acquired

  3. acquitted

  4. actuated
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase 'acquitted himself' is an idiom meaning to perform or behave, especially in a challenging situation. It comes from the legal term 'acquit' (to declare not guilty), but here it means to conduct oneself creditably or perform well. He acquitted himself brilliantly means he performed exceptionally well. Acquiesced means agreed reluctantly, acquired means obtained, and actuated means put into action.

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