Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the following sentence:-
The President finally had to _____ to the demands for the Minister's resignation.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → accede
Complete sentence: The President finally had to accede to the demands for the Minister's resignation. "Finally had to" shows the President gave in.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) accede (answer) | to agree to a demand or request, often after resisting at first | The principal acceded to the students' request for an extra holiday. |
| (2) veto | to officially reject a decision or proposal (it is the opposite of giving in, and it takes no "to") | The President vetoed the new bill. |
| (3) condone | to accept or overlook wrong behaviour (one condones a fault, not a demand) | The school will not condone cheating in exams. |
| (4) ascend | to go up or climb (it is confused with accede because the two sound alike) | The climbers began to ascend the mountain at dawn. |
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