The following question consists of a sentence(s) with one blank only. You are given four words as answer choices and from the four choices you have to pick up two correct answers, either of which will make the sentence meaningfully complete.
Howard felt like his boss was consciously trying to _________ him.
A) Apprehend
B) Undermine
C) Conquer
D) Subvert
Let us first understand the meaning of the words:
To apprehend means to arrest someone for a crime.$
To undermine means to threaten or weaken the power or ability of someone.
To conquer means to successfully overcome a problem or weakness.$
To subvert means to undermine the power and authority of $someone.
The only apt options here that can make the sentence meaningful are undermine or subvert, viz, B and D.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.