In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of thefour alternatives. Anti­apartheid activist Desmond Tutu is even more hard­headed when he says, "In almost ____________ language, the most difficult words are 'I am sorry." Mr.Tutu adds that ______________ reconciliations can only lead to spurious healing. _____________ him forgiveness is a wager, an ethical wager on the future of______________ relationship. This is why the few events of apology which stand up to _____________ scrutiny deserve to be treasured. Mr. Tutu adds that ______________ reconciliations can only lead to spurious healing.

Correct Answer: spurious