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The correct answer is negotiate.

Dicker

A. reconcile
B. negotiate
C. extract
D. solicit

The correct answer is (B) To negotiate, particularly over a small matter; to swap or trade by petty bargaining; to barter; to bargain; to haggle.

Dicker possibly comes from German decher (trading unit).

Examples of use:

  • He dickered for a half hour over the quantity of gasoline to be included.
  • With the main issues already resolved, they used their remaining time to dicker over a few minor aspects of the contract.


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