Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with a suitable word.

The speaker did not properly use the time as he went on __________ on one point alone.

  1. dilating

  2. devoting

  3. deliberation

  4. diluting

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A Correct answer
Explanation

To 'dilate on' means to speak or write at length on a subject. This fits the context of the speaker using time poorly by focusing on only one point.