Question

Select the option that best fills in the blank in the given sentence to complete it logically and correctly.

Her father had most cruelly _____ her, by what he said of Mr. Darcy's indifference, and she could do nothing but wonder at such a want of penetration, or fear that perhaps, instead of his seeing too little, she might have fancied too much.

• A. Condescended
• B. Lured
• C. Mortified
• D. Stifled

Answer 1

The correct option is C Mortified

The meanings of the words given in the options are:

A) Condescended - show that one feels superior; be patronizing.

B) Lured - tempt a person or animal to do something or to go somewhere, especially by offering some form of reward.

C) Mortified - cause someone to feel very embarrassed or ashamed.

D) Stifled - make someone unable to breathe properly.

So, the best answer is C) Mortified.