Find the synonym of the underlined word.
Carol, who used to be quite submissive, suddenly turned rebellious for reasons unknown to us.

Sullen

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Conscientious

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Permissive

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Timid

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Disobedient

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Solution

The correct option is D Timid
'Submissive' means ready to conform to the authority or will of others; meekly obedient or passive.
"a submissive, almost sheeplike people"
In this context, "Carol, who used to be quite submissive, suddenly turned rebellious for reasons unknown to us', 'submissive' means timid. Hence, option D is correct and the other options are not because they do not provide the appropriate information.

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