But, he knew like all the other firms they had to shadowbox around the issue until things got （） and it was apparent they had discussed everything in the world but money.

But, he knew like all the other firms they had to shadowbox around the issue until things got （） and it was apparent they had discussed everything in the world but money.

A.threaten

B.unknown

C.awkward

D.monstrous

正确答案是C