Question

Fill in the blanks with the right choice of words.

He was normally entirely ____, but in the embarrassing situation in which he found himself he felt compelled to ____.

• A. equable - evade
• B. considerate - concede
• C. forthright - prevaricate
• D. mendacious - equivocate
• E. amenable - capitulate

Answer 1

The correct option is C forthright - prevaricate

The adjective 'forthright' means (of a person or their manner of speech) direct and outspokenand it best befits the context of the first blank whereas the verb 'prevaricate' means to speak or act in an evasive waywhich fits the context of the second blank. Thus C is the correct answer- it fits the given context and conveys the required meaning.

He was normally entirely forthright, but in the embarrassing situation in which he found himself, he felt compelled to prevaricate.

None of the other choices fit the context.