Question

what is most closely the meaning of maneuvers in the passage below (paragraph 6)?
any government that is willing to assist in the task of recovery will find full cooperation, i am sure, on the part of the united states government.
any government which maneuvers to block the recovery of other countries cannot expect help from us. furthermore, governments, political
parties or groups which seek to perpetuate human misery in order to profit therefrom politically or otherwise will encounter the opposition of the
united states.
a. schemes
b. steers quickly
c. asks
d. brings attention to
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Explanation:

In the context of the passage, "maneuvers" refers to intentional, strategic actions by governments to block recovery. "Schemes" matches this meaning of calculated, often underhanded plans. The other options do not fit the negative, strategic context: "steers quickly" refers to guiding speedily, "asks" is a simple request, and "brings attention to" refers to drawing notice, none of which align with the act of blocking recovery for gain.

Answer:

A. schemes