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Question: The members of the committee found themselves in a quandary. Should they stick strictly to the organization's rules, as they had pledged to do, or should they consent to an exception that would benefit the organization?

Which word is explained through an example of its meaning?

Answers:

pledged

benefit

consent

quandary

Answer 1

The word that is explained through an example of its meaning is "quandary." In the context of the sentence, a "quandary" refers to a dilemma or a situation in which one is uncertain about what to do, as illustrated by the committee’s struggle between following the rules and making an exception.

The other words (pledged, benefit, consent) do not have their meanings illustrated through an example in the given sentence.