Multiple choice

Directions: Select the most appropriate filler(s) for the blank(s) such that the sentence makes coherent sense.

Under great handicaps - indeed with an appetite ________ by privation - the westering pioneer cherished the crumbs of book learning and culture.

  1. imbued

  2. whetted

  3. hagridden

  4. intimidated

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The word for the blank must be that favours or stimulates privation. As “whet” means to make keen, stimulate, hence it fits our prediction. Moreover, whet is usually used with appetite. Hence, (2) is the answer.

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