If a wolf refuses to help its pack hunt, it becomes an outcast and must go on alone. Which one of the following is the meaning of the underlined word?
Correct answer: A. pariah
- A. pariah
- B. favourite
- C. messenger
- D. flighter
Explanation
Pariah refers to someone who is excluded or ostracized from a group or society. This perfectly matches the situation of the wolf being rejected by its pack.
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