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Directions: Select the option that best defines the word in bold.
Lachrymose
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mournful
💡 Explanation:
"Lachrymose" means tearful, mournful, or weeping. It derives from the Latin word "lacrima" meaning tear, and describes someone inclined to tears or showing a sad, sorrowful disposition. "Mournful" correctly captures this meaning of sadness and tendency to weep.