Question

In context, "fret" (line 92637) most nearly means

• A. irritate
• B. chafe
• C. agitate
• D. worry
• E. corrode

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

chafe

Here, in the poem the poet wants to explain the love between two friends where both are confused to be in a relationship like a lover or to be in love like friends with benefits, no promises, no break of heart, no expectations just only be friends.

Here the given option B is appropriate because in the line it is said: "I should get to break the chain". And to break the chain there must be some rubbing on something to make it sore.

So in context to poem chafe is the perfect word to break the chains

In all other options, the literal meaning of fret is given like irritation or something which not making sense in context to the poem's given line. So all other options are wrong except option B.