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After a bit of research, I found that this a multiple choice question from a set. The answer is C. They are enthusiastic in their beliefs about the truth of the prophecy.
Explanation:
The definition of ardor is enthusiasm or passion.
But, If we do not know what the word ardor means, we can use context clues to get a general idea about the meaning. "hope" "still cherished" and "enduring" are words that correlate to someone (the inhabitants) being very passionate and involved with something (the old prophecy).
Answer:
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Explanation:
Words like bombarded, monstrous, excessive and violent have strong negative connotations.