Choose the word(s) which can correctly replace the word(s) printed in italic bold in the sentence without changing the meaning of it.
Of all the indignities man has suffered at the hands of man, slavery is perhaps the most degrading.
‘Indignities’ means humiliation or embarrassment. The best fit as the meaning of the word is Option A ‘insults’. Insults means to treat with disrespect. Option B ‘Atrocities’ means cruel act or wicked act. Option C ‘evils’ means immorality or sin. Option D ‘dangers’ means possibility of suffering harm. Option B, C and D are incorrect options. The correct answer is Option A, ‘insults’. The sentence states that of all the insults man has suffered at the hands of man, slavery is the most degrading.