Directions: Read the following five sentences, each containing a word highlighted in bold. Determine which sentence(s) correctly use(s) its highlighted word and mark it as your answer.

A. The victim confessed under coercion.
B. He remained plethora even when the news was announced.
C. The chef was known for his belligerent figure, a result of years of tasting rich dishes.
D. The regulations became more pugnacious after the incident.
E. The army had to capitulate after a long siege.