Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word(s).

Though he was theoretically a friend of peasants, his voting record in the past _______ that impression.

  1. implied

  2. created

  3. confirmed

  4. belied
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D Correct answer
Explanation

To belie means to give a false impression or contradict. His voting record contradicted (gave the lie to) his stated friendship with peasants. Implied and created would mean the voting record supported the false impression. Confirmed would mean it proved true, which is the opposite of what's needed.

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