Question

Fill in the blanks with the right choice of words.

Edward was understandably upset that he had lost the position, but he was ____ by the conviction that he had done nothing to ____ the dismissal.

• A. consoled - merit
• B. warmed - avoid
• C. comforted - mar
• D. miffed - delay
• E. saddened - earn

Answer 1

The correct option is A consoled - merit

Here, A best befits the context.The verb 'console' (past 'consoled') means to comfort (someone) at a time of grief or disappointment while the verb 'merit' means deserve. These words convey the required meaning that though Edward was upset, he was comforted by the fact that he had done nothing to deserve the dismissal. Thus A is the best answer.