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

Writing down his memoirs of combat acted as a catharsis, unburdening him of guilt and anger he had carried around for years.

Catharsis refers to the process of releasing strong emotions through art or expression, bringing emotional relief. Writing about trauma can purge guilt and anger. 'Release' captures this emotional liberation. 'Shackle' means restrain (opposite), 'reflector' is a physical object, and 'divulge' means reveal information - none capture the emotional cleansing of catharsis.