Multiple choice

She was completely taken ..........by his anger.

  1. abase

  2. abash

  3. abate

  4. aback
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Explanation

'Taken aback' is an idiomatic expression meaning to be surprised, shocked, or disconcerted. The sentence means she was completely surprised or shocked by his anger. 'Abase' means to humiliate or degrade. 'Abash' means to embarrass or make ashamed. 'Abate' means to reduce or lessen. 'Taken aback' is a fixed phrase that cannot be broken down.

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