Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
The salesman yielded to the demands of his corrupt boss.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Conceded i.e. option 1.
"Yielded" means to give in to someone's demands or to surrender or submit to pressure or authority.
"Conceded" carries a similar meaning, suggesting acknowledging the validity of someone's point or giving in to their demands.