Multiple choice

He was impelled by ______ of the situation to disown, without any ________, the statement attributed to him.

  1. force, mores

  2. exigency, compunction

  3. rectitude, retribution

  4. mayhem, effusion

  5. circumstance, regret

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence is about a decision taken in a certain situation, impelled by the 'exigency' of the situation.