Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words in the following sentence.

Sita seems not to be affected by the pleasures and pains of life.

stoic

The correct option is stoic. It means "showing or feeling no emotion, especially when in pain or under difficult circumstances." The other options are not correct substitutes.

• Strict means "very demanding or severe."
• Active means "full of energy and activity."
• Passive means "not taking action or showing much interest."