ian ( slow! )The minister tried to ____ the scandal by claiming the media had taken his remarks out of context, but the leaked audio proved otherwise. * A) vindicate * B) downplay * C) exacerbate * D) substantiatewhy did u guys choose substantiate? 🤔🤔 did u guys just feel spiritually connected to itt.me/englishspmnotes/10927September 5, 2026 712 3