Multiple choice

Directions: Choose appropriate meaning of the words in bold as per their contextual use.

She mulled over what her aunt had said.

  1. pondered

  2. wondered

  3. ignored

  4. dithered
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A Correct answer
Explanation

To mull over means to think about something carefully or consider it deeply. 'Pondered' exactly matches this meaning. 'Wondered' is lighter, 'ignored' is opposite, and 'dithered' implies indecision rather than consideration.

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