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Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Since these people used tobacco to __________their deities, the herb itself was one of the instruments of godless, false religions.

Option 1: expatiate

Option 2: militate

Option 3: propitiate

Option 4: trace


Team Careers360 12th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: propitiate


Solution : The most appropriate option is the third option.

Explanation:
In this context, " propitiate " means to appease or satisfy. Using tobacco to propitiate their deities implies that they used it as an offering or a means to please their gods.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Expatiate: To elaborate on or expand upon a topic at length.
  • Militate: To have a significant effect or influence against something.
  • Trace: To find or discover by investigation or research.

Therefore, the complete sentence would be, "Since these people used tobacco to propitiate their deities, the herb itself was one of the instruments of godless, false religions.

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