Our reputation and image is most definitely determined by our (1501). Also our (1502) tend to be habit forming, in that we have a (1503) to act in a particular manner. Hence most people are (1504) by their deeds and seem to have little control over their actions. We usually act according to or in response to our surroundings-our circumstances and the environment which to a great extent (1505) our priorities and objectives.

Options

A. questions
B. clarify
C. petrify
D. modifies

Answer

D

Explanation

Modify (Verb) = alter, make minor changes to something. Petrify (Verb) = ossify: change into a stony substance. Clarify (Verb) = make clear, shed light on.