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Fill in the blank with the right choice of word.
The success of the business venture ____ his expectations; he never thought that the firm would prosper.
The success of the business venture ____ his expectations; he never thought that the firm would prosper.
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The correct option is B belied
Option B. Belied is correct as the person's impressions of the business venture were not true. He thought that the firm would not grow or be successful in its operations, but indeed the business venture was successful.
The other options are wrong as confirmed, nullified, fulfilled, and ratified mean establish the truth or correctness of (something previously believed or suspected to be the case), make legally null and void; invalidate, achieve or realize (something desired, promised, or predicted), and sign or give formal consent to (a treaty, contract, or agreement), making it officially valid respectively.
Option B. Belied is correct as the person's impressions of the business venture were not true. He thought that the firm would not grow or be successful in its operations, but indeed the business venture was successful.
The other options are wrong as confirmed, nullified, fulfilled, and ratified mean establish the truth or correctness of (something previously believed or suspected to be the case), make legally null and void; invalidate, achieve or realize (something desired, promised, or predicted), and sign or give formal consent to (a treaty, contract, or agreement), making it officially valid respectively.
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