Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word which is most nearly the same in meaning to the key word. Clemency

  1. cruelty

  2. leniency

  3. captious

  4. chivalry

  5. valour
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Clemency means mercy or leniency in punishing an offender. "Leniency" directly matches this meaning. "Cruelty" is the opposite, while "captious" means nitpicking, "chivalry" refers to knightly honor, and "valour" means bravery.

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