Multiple choice

She's such a snob, I'm surprised that she ..... to talk to me.

  1. denotes

  2. demolishes

  3. deplores

  4. derives

  5. deigns

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E Correct answer
Explanation

The correct answer is 'deigns', which means to condescend to do something that one considers beneath one's dignity. The phrase 'deign to talk' means to lower oneself to talk to someone. Given she's a snob, the speaker is surprised she would stoop to their level.