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Choose among the options A-E the word that is nearest in meaning to the italicized ...

Choose among the options A-E the word that is nearest in meaning to the italicized words in each of the sentences

The president announced that all political prisoners have been pardoned.
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  • A Condemned
  • B Severely rebuked
  • C Banished
  • D Reprieved
  • E Released
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
PARDON' as used in this context, means reprieve. that is, to officially cancel or delay a punishment for a prisoner who is condemned to death.

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