Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The politician’s inflammatory remarks were heavily criticised.
- The politican's rude remarks were heavily criticised
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The politician's provocative remarks were heavily criticised
- The politician's bombastic remarks were heavily criticised
- The politician's tribalistic remarks were heavily criticised
The correct answer is: B
Explanation
The word "inflammatory" refers to something likely to provoke strong feelings of anger or hostility. Therefore, "provocative" captures this essence well.
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