In the sentence given below, a word is printed in bold. Below it, four choices are given. Pick the one which is most nearly the same in meaning as the word printed in bold and can replace it without altering the meaning of the sentence.

The International Community may begin to doubt the credentials of the largest democracy in the world.

A.

principles

B.

dependability

C.

capacity to return loans

D.

trustworthiness

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.