Though many people thought him a tedious old man, he had a _ spirit that delighted his friends
Correct answer: E. youthful
- A. perverse
- B. juvenile
- C. meek
- D. leaden
- E. youthful
Explanation
Correct Answer: E. youthful Explanation: The sentence suggests that despite being considered tedious, he had a youthful spirit that delighted his friends. Why other options are not correct: - A. perverse: Perverse does not convey the idea of a delightful spirit. - B. juvenile: Juvenile does not convey the idea of a delightful spirit. - C. meek: Meek does not convey the idea of a delightful spirit. - D. leaden: Leaden does not convey the idea of a delightful spirit.
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