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Which of the following words could replace the italicized word in the sentence from The First Men in the Moon below, while preserving its meaning?

“I set myself to decide just exactly how the return to earth could be contrived.”
hindered
arranged
pretended
strained

User TheTeaMan
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Answer:

strained is the right answer

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User Frank Pavageau
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Arranged is the answer :)
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