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Fill in the blank with the most suitable option:
I feel ___________ for those who are cruel to their children.
I feel ___________ for those who are cruel to their children.
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Solution
The correct option is C Contempt
Option B: The word 'contempt' means 'having disregard for someone', a feeling of disrespect. It relates to the given sentence as the words 'those who are cruel to their children' naturally brings out a feeling of contempt. Hence B is correct.
Option A: 'Sympathy' refers to feelings of pity or sorrow for someone's misfortune. One does not feel pity for someone who's cruel to their children. Hence A is incorrect.
Option C: 'Admiration' is a feeling of respect or warm approval. This is a positive feeling, caused when something good happens. It doesn't apply here, hence C is incorrect.
Option D: Craving refers to a powerful desire for something. The meaning doesn't apply here, hence D is also incorrect.
Option B: The word 'contempt' means 'having disregard for someone', a feeling of disrespect. It relates to the given sentence as the words 'those who are cruel to their children' naturally brings out a feeling of contempt. Hence B is correct.
Option A: 'Sympathy' refers to feelings of pity or sorrow for someone's misfortune. One does not feel pity for someone who's cruel to their children. Hence A is incorrect.
Option C: 'Admiration' is a feeling of respect or warm approval. This is a positive feeling, caused when something good happens. It doesn't apply here, hence C is incorrect.
Option D: Craving refers to a powerful desire for something. The meaning doesn't apply here, hence D is also incorrect.
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