Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
She knew that to apologise would ______ to admitting she had failed.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. tantamount
- Meaning of the word 'Tantamount' is similar in impact or worth to something.
- The above sentence shows a belief that apologizing is equivalent to failure.
- Hence, 'Tantamount' is the most appropriate word.
The correct solution is-
She knew that to apologise would tatamount to admitting she had failed.