From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
The court restrained the company from laying off the striking workers.
A
compelled
B
ordered
C
prevented
D
cajoled
E
persuaded
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
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Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23756)