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20 Oct 2025, 10:15
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Difficulty:
45%
(medium)
Question Stats:
50% (00:45) correct
50% (01:03) wrong based on 6 sessions
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It is far from apparent and in fact somewhat doubtful that consumers will benefit if state and local governments continue to___________small businesses, making it possible for those companies to avoid paying more than a modicum of taxes.
A. rarefy
B. arbitrate
C. castigate
D. propitiate
E. coddle
F. decry
A. rarefy
B. arbitrate
C. castigate
D. propitiate
E. coddle
F. decry
28 Oct 2025, 08:16
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Official Explanation
Since the governments are allowing the businesses to merely pay a modicum (small portion) of taxes, they must be continuing to propitiate (gain the favor of) or coddle (treat with excessive kindness) them.
Answer: D,E
Since the governments are allowing the businesses to merely pay a modicum (small portion) of taxes, they must be continuing to propitiate (gain the favor of) or coddle (treat with excessive kindness) them.
Answer: D,E
