Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence.
None of the countries involved in war were ready to broach the issue of retreat.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. bring up for discussion.
Statement: None of the countries involved in war were ready to broach the issue of retreat.
- Broach means to start talking about a particular subject.
- Hence, 'broach' should be replaced by 'bring up for discussion'.
- Correct statement: None of the countries involved in war were ready to bring up for discussion the issue of retreat.