Dalmar was late to work, but when he explained to his boss the_________ circumstances surrounding his tardiness, she was no longer upset
A. repentant
B. negligible
C. mitigating
D. obtrusive

Question

Dalmar was late to work, but when he explained to his boss the_________ circumstances surrounding his tardiness, she was no longer upset
A. repentant
B. negligible
C. mitigating
D. obtrusive

anonymous · Answer

re·pent·ant
Expressing or feeling sincere regret and remorse; remorseful.

neg·li·gi·ble
So small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant.

mit·i·gate
Make less severe, serious, or painful.

ob·tru·sive
Noticeable or prominent in an unwelcome or intrusive way.