Question

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The diplomat’s _______________ manner helped in diffusing the tension between the two conflicting parties.

• A. confrontational
• B. abrasive
• C. conciliatory
• D. indifferent

Answer 1

Answer:

C. conciliatory

• onciliatory (C): This means intended or likely to placate or pacify. • If a diplomat is "diffusing tension," they are using a peacemaking (conciliatory) approach rather than an abrasive or confrontational one.