Direction: In these questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
The flood damaged the books so much that it was impossible to ______ them.

Options

A. 1) retrieve
B. 2) retrace
C. 3) retract
D. 4) retreat

Answer

A

Explanation

retrieve (Verb) : to bring or get something back, recover.
Here, retrieve is the right usage.