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    Question

    Choose a suitable word from the options to fill in the blanks.

    No amount of imperial bluster, disciplined armies or

    powerful artillery trains could impress these ___________ tribes.
    A Rescind Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Staple Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Strident Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Hardened Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The word ‘hardened’ here means ‘very experienced in a particular job or activity and therefore not easily upset by its more unpleasant aspects.’ It is the correct word here. Rescind- to make a law, agreement, order, or decision no longer have any (legal) power. Staple- main Strident- very loud.

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