It could be refuge, haven, harbor, reserve, shelter, hideout/hideaway or oasis
The answer is D, Assuage.
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The answer is B. Keyword being "theory of radioactivity" and "influential scientists of the century." It's a persuasive keyword that will hook the readers. What is theory of radioactivity? How did her theory garner her the title of influential scientist of the century?
Choice A is vague and hardly persuasive. It's only characterizing her traits: curious and determined.