A lack of players caused the team to _____ the game.

A) claim
B) asset
C) absolve
D) redeem
E) forfeit

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Answer: E) forfeit

Explanation

"Forfeit". To forfeit a game is to lose it by rule because a team cannot play, for example when it cannot field enough players. "Claim" and "redeem" suggest gaining something, "absolve" means to free from blame, and "asset" is a noun.

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