Question

"There is little reason to fear that women will acquire too much courage or fortitude, for their apparent inferiority…" What choice most closely defines the underlined word?
Question 15 options:

Anxiety

Strength

Ability

Fear

Answer 1

I suppose the underlined word is "fortitude". The word that most closely defines it would be strength. Fortitude means courage in a dangerous or adversary situation; endurance, resilience. This passage draws on the traditional, patriarchal prejudice of women as frail, weak creatures that have to rely on men for courage and strength.