Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct synonym for the underlined word.

For many women, the harrowing prospect of giving evidence in a rape case can be too much to bear.

  1. upsetting

  2. critical

  3. amusing

  4. muse
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Explanation

Harrowing means causing distress or pain, often describing an experience that is deeply upsetting or traumatic. In the context of rape testimony, it refers to the emotionally devastating nature of the experience. Critical implies judgment rather than emotional impact, amusing is the opposite, and muse means to ponder.

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