From the list of words or group of wordslettered A to D, choose the one that is mostnearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and...

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The opposite of "unalloyed" is "alloyed", which means mixed or diluted. Therefore, the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "unalloyed" is "alloyed". None of the options provided match this meaning, so none of them can correctly fill in the blank. However, if we were to choose the option that is most opposite in meaning to "unalloyed" among the given options, it would be "wavering". "Wavering" means uncertain or hesitant, which is the opposite of firm and unwavering loyalty demanded by the Major. Therefore, the correct answer would be: The Major demanded an unalloyed and not a wavering loyalty from his soldiers.