BB Test 10 Sect 1

GRE Verbal Problem Solving
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Hi, everyone!
Made a mistake on this TC, can somebody explain how can I approach this question using Math strategy?

Edith Wharton sought in her memoir to present herself as having achieved a harmonious wholeness by having (i) ________ the conflicting elements of her life.
affirmed
highlighted
reconciled
confined
identified

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I believe that we need to look for ‘harmonious’ and ‘conflicting elements’ so reconciled would be the best choice…ie ‘coming in terms with’