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?

Question

Which word is explained through an example of its meaning?

(1 point)
Responses

benefit
benefit

consent
consent

quandary
quandary

pledged

Answer 1

The word that is explained through an example of its meaning is "quandary."

In this context, the committee's dilemma about whether to follow the rules or make an exception that would benefit the organization illustrates the definition of "quandary" as a state of uncertainty or perplexity in a difficult situation.