Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word.

Mrs. Jones resented the _______ that she is not a lady of a warm nature.

  1. elusions

  2. <font face="Arial">innuendo</font>

  3. <font face="Arial">allegation</font>

  4. <font face="Arial">retort</font>

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B Correct answer
Explanation

 'Innuendo' means an indirect intimation about a person or a thing especially in a derogatory nature. It is the most appropriate word to be used in this context.