In spite of all the provocations, he maintained utmost patience.
A. inflicted
B. sustained
C. restrained
D. exercised
KEY B: maintain = sustain: giữ vững, duy trì
Inflict: bắt phải chịu
Restrain: nén lại, kiềm chế
Exercise: sử dụng, thi hành
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