A fault that may be forgiven

A. Mercenary

B. Venial

C. Unforgivable

D. Inexcusable

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

One word substitute is Venial.

Mercenary: primarily concerned with making money at the expense of ethics.
Venial: (of a fault or offence) slight and pardonable.
Unforgivable: so bad as to be unable to be forgiven or excused.
Inexcusable: too bad to be justified or tolerated.