I believe it is all of the above. “D”
Answer:
Based on these definitions I searched, I would go with aspersion since the guy's reputation would fall.
Explanation:
aspersion: an attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something.
abnegation: the act of renouncing or rejecting something.
approbation: approval or praise.
aberration: a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.
arrogation: to claim or seize without justification
The correct answer among all the other choices is a. formality. This is not something to consider when revising for clarity. Thank you for posting your question. I hope this answer helped you. Let me know if you need more help.