proffer vs. offer

Business English Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #60 [color=blue]“Working Well”, question 4

At the first series of interviews the question was whether to appoint a newcomer or a current employee.

(a) project
(b) promote
(c) proffer
(d) protect

Business English Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #60 [color=blue]“Working Well”, answer 4

At the first series of interviews the question was whether to appoint a newcomer or promote a current employee.

Correct answer: (b) promote
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Can I replace “proffer” by “offer” in this sentence?

Thank you

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Neither ‘proffer’ nor ‘offer’ work in this sentence.
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