The Queen of England bestowed a title upon the man who saved her life from a fatal accident. What does the underlined word mean?
Correct answer: A. Conferred
- A. Conferred
- B. Discard
- C. Withdrawn
- D. Retailed
Explanation
"Bestowed" means to give or confer something, such as a title, honor, or gift, upon someone in a formal or official manner. In this context, the Queen of England formally gave a title to the man who saved her life as a way of recognizing and rewarding his heroic actions.
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