Question

Circle the letter of the sentence in which the word in CAPS is used incorrectly.

A. following land reform laws in hte 1950s, wealthy landowners in China were subjected to forced DIVESTMENT of their estates.

B. to avoid conflicts if interest, cabinet members must DIVEST themselves of all their positions.

C. Pathological liars DIVEST themselves of everyone shred of credibility.

D. try not to let the noise outside DIVEST your attention from the examination.

Answer 1

@blurbendy

Answer 2

You know the drill, which one do you think?

Answer 3

i think D or C?

Answer 4

Good, D is the one you want though. Divert is most likely intended, not divest.

Answer 5

thank you

Answer 6

np

Answer 7

just to make sure
Divest: to take away something belonging to someone, especially a right, title, or property;dispossess

Answer 8

@blurbendy

Answer 9

it's fine. D is still the one you want.

Answer 10

ty !