The organization's decision to _______ its founding principles in pursuit of short-term profits ultimately alienated the supporters who had sustained it through years of financial difficulty.
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readingWhich choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
A
uphold
B
celebrate
C
define
D
abandon
Correct Answer: D
Choice D is the best answer. The passage describes alienating loyal supporters through pursuit of profits over principles. "Abandon" means to give up on, fitting this betrayal of core values.
Choice A is incorrect because "uphold" wouldn't alienate supporters. Choice B is incorrect because "celebrate" wouldn't cause alienation. Choice C is incorrect because "define" doesn't convey betrayal.