Known and feared for their

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Known and feared for their (i) ---------, the Prussians became a force inspiring terror after overcoming internal fighting through Bismark’s cunning leadership.
Artillery
Extravagance
Opulence
Covetousness
Truculence

What is the signal word for which “truculence” should be the answer?

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There is no single signal word;
‘feared’, ‘force’, ‘inspiring terror’ and possibly ‘internal fighting’ should provide the clues.

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Thank you, Beeesneees.

One more:

What does “inspiring terror” suggest?

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People were terrified of the Prussians.