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Which of the following words most appropriately fits the blank labelled (B)?1). Cracked up2). Run for3). Make it up4). Bear out

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The context of the second SENTENCE suggests that the tension between the two COUNTRIES should reduce or lessen down. So the CORRECT word that should fit here is 'wind down'.

The meanings of the given phrasal verbs are:

Cracked up means outburst of laughter.

Run for means to pursue something or someone.

Make it up means to compensate. 

Bear out means to conform to the CORRECTNESS of something.

Wind down means to draw or bring down GRADUALLY to close.

Hence, the correct answer is option 5.



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