The word "vows” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to____________.

Answer A

- promise (n): promise 

- agreement (n): agreement, contract

- compromise (n): compromise          

- argument (n): argument, controversy

"During the ceremony the bride and groom make their marriage vows . Marriage vows are promises a couple makes to each other during a wedding ceremony. In Western culture, these promises have included the notions of affection, faithfulness, unconditionality, and permanence." (During the ceremony, the bride and groom swear an oath to each other. A marriage vow is a promise that a couple makes to each other during a wedding ceremony. In Western culture, these promises are traditionally about feelings of affection. , fidelity, unconditional love and permanence.)