In a fit of ____ she threw out the valuable statue simply because it had belonged to her ex-husband.
A
pique
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B
goodwill
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C
contrition
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D
pedantry
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E
prudence
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Solution
The correct option is A pique The word 'pique' refers to a feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight, especially to one's pride. This best fits the given context as it conveys the correct meaning as required by the sentence. Thus A is the best answer.