Napoleon appointed his brother

[Ssuan90]

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #877 "Naples, Italy", question 4

In 1442, Naples came under the control of Spain, making the Spanish language dominant for the next 250 years. For a brief period of time, Naples became the capital of an independent country. Later, during the Napoleonic Wars of 1799-1814, Napoleon ......... his brother Joseph as King of Naples.

(a) dismissed
(b) rejected
(c) resurfaced
(d) appointed

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #877 "Naples, Italy", answer 4

In 1442, Naples came under the control of Spain, making the Spanish language dominant for the next 250 years. For a brief period of time, Naples became the capital of an independent country. Later, during the Napoleonic Wars of 1799-1814, Napoleon appointed his brother Joseph as King of Naples.

Correct answer: (d) appointed
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please, an explanation

[Mister Micawber]

An explanation of what, precisely, Ssuan?
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[Ssuan90]

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[Mister Micawber]

Hello, again Ssuan. As I said in our other thread, when I don't know a word, I always start at ONE LOOK DICTIONARY, which gives me the definition from many dictionaries at one time.
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