Question

In each of the following questions, a sentence is given with a word given in BOLD. Corresponding to each question, three sentences are given with the use of the same word. From the options choose the sentence(s) which give(s) a DIFFERENT MEANING for the word used in the sentence above. The meaning used in the sentence(s) should be different from the one used in the main sentence.  How effectively did the regulatory authority TEMPER market volatility by introducing temporary trading curbs during the unexpected liquidity crunch!
I. Metallurgical engineers observed that failing to temper the high-grade steel alloy at precise temperatures reduced its tensile strength under extreme pressure.
II. Rarely has the tribunal managed to temper its strict compliance directives with practical adjustments for small-scale commercial enterprises.
III. The financial analyst noted that the central bank was forced to temper its hawkish monetary stance as inflation figures began to stabilize.

A Only I
B I and II
C Only III
D II and III
E All I, II and III III
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