Choose the word closest in meaning to the word in capitals.
The judge showed CLEMENCY and reduced the sentence.

mercyCorrect answerYour answerseverityCorrect answerYour answerclarityCorrect answerYour answerclevernessCorrect answerYour answer

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Correct answer: A

Clemency is mercy shown in punishing someone. Reducing the sentence is an act of it.

Worth noting

Severity is the opposite. Clarity and cleverness only look alike.

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Choose the word closest in meaning to the word in capitals.The judge showed CLEMENCY and reduced the sentence.