Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the appropriate word from the given options and fill in the blank.

He later .......... himself on his wife's killers.

  1. avowed

  2. averred

  3. avoided

  4. avenged

  5. averted
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D Correct answer
Explanation

To avenge means to inflict harm in return for an injury or wrong. In this context, the person is seeking retribution for his wife's death.

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