Multiple choice

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

After he made his famous flight across the Atlantic, Charles Lindbergh was lionized and called a hero.

  1. proclaimed

  2. patronised

  3. glorified

  4. entitled
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Lionize means to treat someone as a celebrity or give them public attention and praise. 'Glorified' best captures this sense of celebrating someone as a hero, which fits the context of Lindbergh being hailed after his historic flight.

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