A sentence with one blank is given, indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the word that best fits the blank appropriately. The Board members could not arrive at a _______ regarding the employee.

Judgement means the ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions. Progress means advancement. Policy means a strategy or an approach. Dissent means lack of approval. Action means activity. The Board members are usually involved in making decisions. Hence, a word that conveys the related meaning should be used to fill the blank. No other word except judgement makes sense in the given context. Hence, 'judgement' is the correct answer.