Question

What is the meaning of the word evinced in the following quotation? But as she grew older she evinced so much intelligence, and was so faithful, that her master and mistress could not help seeing it was for their interest to take care of such a valuable piece of property. lacked concealed boasted demonstrated

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer to the question: What is the meaning of the word evinced in the following quation, would be, Demonstrated.

Explanation:

The reason comes from learning about the different definitions that exist for the word evince, and also the synonym words that are offered, and which need to be selected according to the context offered by the excerpt. Evince, is defined in the dictionary as the process of displaying, or revealing something and some of the synonyms that are offered are: display, expose, give away, demonstrate, among others. Since the use in the context of the excerpt, is a positive one, then the synonym that can be chosen must also signify something positive. In this case, two options are display and demonstrate. Given that the choices from the question offer demonstrate, that is the reason for it being the right answer.

Answer 2

D, Demonstrated 

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