Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
The coalescence of the groups created additional problems.
A
proscription
B
fighting
C
disbandments
D
union
Verified Correct Answer: D.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Coalescence" is the coming together or union of different groups, so the nearest meaning is "union."
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11416)