From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that wil, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence. It is better to use persuasion rather than .... to get witnesses to court.
A. effort B. coercion C. influence D. pressure
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
Persuasion: the action or process of persuading someone or of being persuaded to do or believe something. Persuade means to make someone do or believe something by giving them a good reason to do it or by talking to that person and making them believe it Influence: the power to shape policy or ensure favourable treatment from someone, especially through status, contacts, or wealth.
