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The correct answer is inflict.

Wreak

A. collapse
B. inflict
C. confront
D. reek

The correct answer is (B) To inflict (vengeance, rage, punishment, harm, etc.); to avenge (wrong, wronged person); to carry out the promptings of (one's anger, desire, will, etc.); to put in operation.

Wreak comes from Middle English wrekan, Dutch wreken, Old English wrecan, Gothic wrikan (to persecute).

Examples of use:

  • The bombing wreaked havoc on cities.
  • The tornado wreaked devastation on the hamlet.


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