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To coerce means to force or compel someone to do something against their will, typically using threats, intimidation, or pressure. The opposite of coercing someone into doing something is convincing or influencing them willingly, without the use of force. Now, let's look at the options: A. driven - This is not a direct opposite, and it doesn't convey the idea of voluntary action. B. compelled - This is a synonym for "coerced" and not the opposite. C. persuaded - This is the correct choice as it means convincing someone through reasoning or argument, which is the opposite of forcing. D. pressured - This is similar to "coerced" and does not represent the opposite. Therefore, the most appropriate word opposite in meaning to "coerced" is C. persuaded.

A mercenary is a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army. while a recruit is a person newly enlisted in the armed forces and not yet fully trained.

Cruel; wilfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it. passionate; having, showing, or caused by strong feelings or beliefs.

Mercy; to have compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm. vengeance; punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong.

Garrulous; excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters. Reticent; not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily. Reserved

Callow; (of a young person) inexperienced and immature.

Herculean; requiring great strength or effort. Option D ''easy'' is the opposite in meaning

Novice; a person new to and inexperienced in a job or situation. Option D ''professional'' is the opposite in meaning

Candour; the quality of being open and honest; frankness

Anaemic; lacking in colour, spirit, or vitality. To be weak, feeble

Inconceivable; not capable of being imagined or grasped mentally. unbelievable. Credible; able to be believed; convincing.

superficial; Fake or artificial. existing or occurring at or on the surface. Deep; very intense or extreme. extending far down from the top or surface.

prudent; acting with or showing care and thought for the future. careless; not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors.

Antipathy; is defined as a strong feeling of opposition or dislike. Receptiveness; willingness to listen to and accept new ideas and suggestions:

Here, lethal is describing Okonkwo’s right foot in a football match. In this context, lethal doesn’t mean deadly in a literal sense, but rather extremely effective, dangerous to the opposition, or capable of scoring goals. So the opposite meaning in this football context would be something like: ineffective, harmless or weak.