Multiple choice

The argument seemed endless until Mary arrived and ________ away all the problems. .

  1. <span style="font-size:">conjured

  2. <span style="font-size:">negotiated

  3. <span style="font-size:">argued

  4. <span style="font-size:">settled

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Explanation

Option (1): The clue word is 'away' after the blank. “Conjured” gives more sense to the blank as it means to cause or effect as if by magic. And 'conjured away' is the correct adverbial usage.

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