Truculent in defending their individual rights of sovereignty under the Articles of Confederation. the newly formed states _____ constantly.

Options

A. apologized
B. digressed
C. conferred
D. squabbled

Answer

D

Explanation

squabbled (V.) : to argue noisily about something that is not very important
apologized (V.) : to say that you are sorry for doing something wrong/causing a problem
truculent (Adj.) : tending to argue/be bad-tempered , slightly aggressive
digressed (V.) : to start to talk about something that is not connected with the main point of what you are saying
conferred (V.) : to discuss something with somebody, in order to exchange opinions/ get advice.
Here, squabbled is the right usage.