Multiple choice

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

  1. <span style="font-size:">imbued

  2. <span style="font-size:">whetted

  3. <span style="font-size:">tempted

  4. <span style="font-size:">intimidated

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Option (2): The filler must be the one that stimulates learning because of great handicaps or deprivation. “Whet” meaning 'stimulate', fits in with appetite.

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