From the words lettered A. to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentences.
The proscription of the political parties was one of the steps taken by the military.
Farmers sometimes go through the frustrating experience of having to watch their produce rot
The acrobatic displays left the spectators stunned.
Binetou looked quite resplendent in that red dress
It is foolish to depend entirely on mundane things