Select the most appropriate option fill in the blank.
The death of her father had made her sullen and __________ .
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The most appropriate option to fill in the blank is:
☀ melancholic
The sentence would read: "The death of her father had made her sullen and melancholic."
Explanation: "Melancholic" refers to a feeling of sadness or depression, which fits the context of the sentence where her father's death has affected her mood. The other options don't fit the context:
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Jovial: This means cheerful or full of high spirits, which is the opposite of the mood described.
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Smug: This means self-satisfied or overly confident, and it doesn't fit the context of mourning.
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Joyful: This means full of joy or happiness, which contradicts the description of her being sullen and affected by her father's death.