Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the appropriate word from the given options and fill in the blank.

She ....... every penny she paid in tax.

  1. betrayed

  2. belied

  3. begrudged

  4. bet

  5. bellowed
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C Correct answer
Explanation

To begrudge means to give something reluctantly or with resentment. In this context, she resented paying taxes. Betrayed means to deceive, belie means to contradict or show to be false, bet means to wager, and bellowed means to shout loudly.

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