Question

Fill in the blanks with the right choice of words.

For centuries there was no ____ between their descendants; in fact ____ strife continued until modern times.

• A. peace - internecine
• B. hostility - intermittent
• C. malevolence - intense
• D. amity - contrived
• E. difference - feudal

Answer 1

The correct option is A peace - internecine

The word 'peace' means freedom from disturbance; tranquility and it best befits the context of the first blank whereas the adjective 'internecine' means destructive to both sides in a conflict which fits the context of the second blank. Thus A is the correct answer- it fits the given context and conveys the required meaning.

For centuries there was no peace between their descendants; in fact internecine strife continued until modern times.

None of the other choices fit the context.