Identify the most appropriate word to fill in the blank and form a meaningful sentence.
When the police questioned the witness, he was hesitant to ____ any information about the incident.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → divulge
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Divulge means to reveal something private, sensitive, or secret. The sentence implies that the witness was hesitant to reveal the information he possessed to the police.
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Dislodge: Means to knock or force out of a position. (Incorrect meaning).
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Discredit: Means to harm the good reputation of someone or something. (Incorrect meaning).
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Evade: Means to escape or avoid (especially by cunning or trickery). While a hesitant witness might evade answering, the structure "hesitant to ____ information" requires a verb meaning "to reveal/give out."