In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Failing to discharge one's duty

Options

A. A) debacle
B. B) dereliction
C. C) determination
D. D) deterrent

Answer

B

Explanation

dereliction (N.) : wilful negligence: the fact of deliberately not doing what you ought to do, especially when it is part of your job
debacle (N.) : an event/a situation that is a complete failure and causes embarrassment
determination (N.): the quality that makes you continue trying to do something even when this is difficult
deterrent (N.): a thing that makes somebody less likely to do something