For the sentence, The school administration declared a new rule that all students, even boys, must wear pink socks, but when questioned, they refused to ______________ upon the reasoning for this decision. In the blank, which word suits best? Expound or accord?

Answer 1

Which word do you think fits best?

Answer 2

Expound?

Answer 3

Right!

Answer 4

WOW not

Answer 5

Despite the _______________________ of vigorous insults coming from the other gubernatorial candidate, she refused to retaliate and ________________________ her competition.