Why did i read this passage? Apex
James Baldwin is more compelling
Answer:
Based on these definitions I searched, I would go with aspersion since the guy's reputation would fall.
Explanation:
aspersion: an attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something.
abnegation: the act of renouncing or rejecting something.
approbation: approval or praise.
aberration: a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.
arrogation: to claim or seize without justification
You did not include the other part of the question but with some googling i think this answer is what you were looking for:
"to the grocery store" modifies drive. Because drive is a verb, that makes "to the grocery store" an adverb phrase.
