Desperation, hunger, thirst, and resentment all make it more likely that people will ______ a more powerful figure who promises them help and/or salvation.
【正确答案】
A
【答案解析】 词组辨析。be prone to“倾向于”；give in to“向……屈服”；live up to“实现，达到”；put an end to“结束”。根据句意：绝望、饥渴和憎恨使人们更倾向于向承诺帮助他们的人求助。故答案为A。