PLUCK : QUIT ::
(A) verve : flinch
(B) gall : slump
© pride : grovel
(D) charm : smile
(E) poise : waver
when we pluck we do not quit , so one who has pride does not grovel
This was the explanation given above. But i could perceive that the explanation given applies to A and E too. Any pointers on how C has an uppper hand compared to A and E ? !