exempted
refused
failed
promised
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Answer is Wrong!
The correct answer is C. failed.
Sumit neglected to remit the fees in time, which means he did not do it. This is the opposite of A, exempted, which means he was excused from doing it. It is also the opposite of B, refused, which means he chose not to do it. And it is the opposite of D, promised, which means he said he would do it but did not.
Neglecting to do something means to fail to do it or to pay attention to it. In this case, Sumit failed to pay the fees on time. This is a serious offense, and he was therefore fined.