Question 14
Vocabulary in ContextChoose the option that best completes the sentence: Despite her outward ________, she harboured a deep-seated resentment towards her family.
- A.equanimity
- B.acrimony
- C.benignity
- D.truculence
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (equanimity)
Explanation
'Despite' sets up a contrast with hidden resentment, so the outward state must be calm composure: 'equanimity'.