Question
No amount of imperial bluster, disciplined armies or
powerful artillery trains could impress these ___________ tribes. Choose a suitable word from the options to fill in the blanks.Solution
The word ‘hardened’ here means ‘very experienced in a particular job or activity and therefore not easily upset by its more unpleasant aspects.’ It is the correct word here. Rescind- to make a law, agreement, order, or decision no longer have any (legal) power. Staple- main Strident- very loud.
Bad blood
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