ISEE Reading Question 290: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 290
6. As used in line 43, the word "rancor" means
- A. turmoil
- B. bitterness
- C. remorse
- D. dismay
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
B is correct. As stated in lines 43–44, the teachers stated the charges against Paul with “rancor and aggrievedness.” Rancor means “bitterness” or “malice.” Turmoil, which means “confusion,” does not make sense in relation to stating a case, so choice A is wrong. Remorse (choice C), which means “regret,” and dismay (choice D), which means “discouragement” or “despair,” do not fit the context of the passage.