Directions: Select the most appropriate filler(s) for the blank(s) such that the sentence makes coherent sense.
He _________ himself never about consequences, about interests; he gives an independent, genuine verdict.
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relinquishes
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cumbers
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palliates
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mitigates
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.