Çözüldü Reading Comprehension - Conjunctions - Conditional Clause - Vocabulary

Our nation fully appreciates modern ideals and is thoroughly enlightened about our condition and our needs from scientific, industrial, and economic points of view. Consequently, _______ long as we preserve our internal and external independence, as well as the integrity of our country, scientific, industrial, and economic help from any power would be warmly welcomed by us, _______ that it respects our national feelings and the frontiers and exhibits no imperialistic intentions towards us. For the sake of humanity and the peace of the world, the speedy conclusion of peace based on these just and humane conditions is our _______ wish.

A) wherever / if / quaint
B) thus / how / poignant
C) unless / after / dulcet
D) so / provided / ardent
E) as / if providing / fecund

Correct Choice: D (so / provided / ardent)

"The Great Speech" by Marshall Mustafa Kemal Atatürk

Word Meanings: (Google Dictionary)
quaint: attractively unusual or old-fashioned
poignant: evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret [evoke: bring or recall (a feeling, memory, or image) to the conscious mind]
dulcet: (especially of sound) sweet and soothing
ardent: very enthusiastic or passionate
fecund: producing many new ideas