In the question below, a statement has been given with a word omitted. Following the statement are five words that may fit in the blank. Choose the most appropriate word to make the statement contextually correct and grammatically meaningful.

Policies are generally __________________by a governance body within an organization.

Correct option is E

The correct word for the given blank is ‘adopted’.
(a) embrace: accept (a belief, theory, or change) willingly and enthusiastically.
(b) beholden: owing thanks or having a duty to someone in return for help or a service.
(c) grasped: seize and hold firmly.
(d) engulfed: eat or swallow (something) whole.
(e) adopted: choose to take up, follow, or use.