Question

Fill in the blanks with the right choice of words.

The explorer was unable to ____ his thirst at the stream since an enraged Grizzly bear barred the way.

• A. assuage
• B. parch
• C. savor
• D. describe
• E. attenuate

Answer 1

The correct option is A assuage

Here, the verb 'assuage', which means to satisfy (an appetite or desire), best befits the given context and conveys the meaning that the sentence requires of it. Thus A is the correct answer.

The explorer was unable to assuage his thirst at the stream since an enraged Grizzly bear barred the way.

None of the other options fit the context.