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Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can best replace the italicised word in the sentence without changing the meaning of the sentence.
For a quick promotion, he hit on a plan to propitiate the Manager.
For a quick promotion, he hit on a plan to propitiate the Manager.
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The correct option is C conciliate
The highlighted word means 'make peace with'.Option D is correct. 'Conciliate' also means 'make peace with'. Thus, it has the correct meaning and is the correct answer.Options A, B and C are incorrect. They do not have the required meaning.'Evict' means 'remove by force' and 'incite' means 'provoke' or 'urge on'.
The highlighted word means 'make peace with'.
Option D is correct. 'Conciliate' also means 'make peace with'. Thus, it has the correct meaning and is the correct answer.
Options A, B and C are incorrect. They do not have the required meaning.
'Evict' means 'remove by force' and 'incite' means 'provoke' or 'urge on'.
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