Multiple choice

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

The young actor was adulated by fans, but the adulation quickly went to his head.

  1. adorned

  2. escorted

  3. hackled

  4. flattered

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Adulate means to praise or admire someone excessively or obsequiously. 'Flattered' captures this sense of excessive admiration and attention from fans, which explains why it went to the actor's head.