Choose the correctly spelled word from the given options to fill in the blank.
There were ____________ arguments between the two senior members of the organization causing a major dent to their reputation.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → acrimonious
Acrimonious means angry and bitter, full of ill feeling, especially in an argument or a quarrel.
Example: The two partners parted after an acrimonious dispute over money.
Acrimonies (Option 4) is a different word: the plural of the noun acrimony, meaning bitterness of feeling. The blank comes before the noun "arguments" and needs an adjective, so the noun does not fit.
Example: The acrimonies of the election campaign were soon forgotten.