it was altercation throughout and there was no discussion.

resonance
alternative
consonance
inconsistency

The correct answer is D. inconsistency.

An altercation is a heated argument or fight. A discussion is a formal or informal exchange of ideas. Resonance is a strong, full sound. Alternative is a choice between two or more things. Consonance is agreement or harmony.

In the sentence “it was altercation throughout and there was no discussion,” the word “altercation” suggests that there was a lot of arguing and fighting. The word “discussion” suggests that there was a lot of talking and exchanging ideas. The two words are contradictory, which makes the sentence inconsistent.