In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined: He reneged on the agreement between him and his employees

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:

He reneged on the agreement between him and his employees

Answer Details

The phrase "he reneged on the agreement" suggests that he went back on his promise or failed to keep his end of the bargain. Therefore, the option nearest in meaning is "failed to keep."