Each of the following sentences contains a word whose meaning can be determined from context. Select the choice that most clearly states the meaning of the word between quotation marks as it is used in the sentence.
-At first, the politician boasted that he had a spotless record, but he later admitted to some youthful "peccadilloes".

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In the context of the sentence, "peccadilloes" refers to minor offenses or mistakes, especially made in one's youth, which the politician initially downplayed but later acknowledged.

Each of the Following Sentences Contains a Word Whose Meaning