The underlined words are : "allay the discontent". To Allay means to enervate or reduce. Discontentment simply means dissatisfaction. Hence the "following alternatives to the underlined portion would NOT be acceptable: is "justify the gratification" (Option A). Note that this is a text of knowledge of synonyms.
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I love to take my dogs to the park. I make sure to bring fresh water, their leashes, and extra treats whenever we go. My dogs are a lot bigger than most dogs, so I have to make sure the park is not too crowded when we go. My dogs get really excited when they see other dogs, and they bark so loud. Sometimes people get worried when they hear my dogs bark, but they are really friendly and just want to play. After a long walk to the park, my dogs usually sleep for an hour.
Number 2 is the answer I think
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