Multiple choice

He _________ himself never about consequences, about interests; he gives an independent, genuine verdict.

  1. relinquishes

  2. cumbers

  3. palliates

  4. mitigates

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B Correct answer
Explanation

“Never” in first part of the statement and “genuine verdict” in second part of the statement implies that the blank characterizes a negative connotation. Of all these options, 'cumbers' (to burden in a troublesome way) in (2) fits our prediction and gives a cogent meaning to the sentence. Hence, (2) is the answer.

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