Answer:
1) allusion= H. a roundabout and often spiteful reference to someone or something not named; an insinuation
2)acrimonious= C. bitter and ill-natured in language or tone.
3)impugn= E. to criticize by argumentation; oppose as false or worthless
4) disparage= F. to speak of as unimportant or inferior; belittle
5)invective= I. insulting words used to attack; violent denunciation or abuse
6) reprove= to scold or correct with kindly intent; express disapproval of.
7) harass= J. to irritate or torment persistently; carry out repeated attacks
8)chastise= A. to punish for wrongdoing; criticize severely.
9)derogatory= D. Detracting from the character or standing of; expressive of a low opinion.
10) vilify= G. to utter slanderous and abusive statements against; defame.
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Explanation:
discreet- careful and circumspect in one's speech or actions, especially in order to avoid causing offense or to gain an advantage.
"we made some discreet inquiries"
A
Not correct. She could have been using references to anything. Not all her references are from literature. Southern Bitter Wormwood is a reference to the wormwood plant which is medicinal in nature and it is very bitter.
C
Maybe. But there's a better answer. It's not her personality we are drawn to although it is quite bubbly if this passage is any kind of indication. It is the joy she takes in recognizing that Beowulf likes a good drink and he wanted her to join him and she was delighted by the invitation.
D
She could have been talking about anything that engaged her. It just happened to be mostly about the classics.
B
This is the best answer. C and D are close, but it really is B that we are attracted to. We have our eyes opened to the grand people in books. More than that we feel her joy in Beowulf, her polite tea conversation with Oliver Twist, her astonishing acceptance of the meaning of Sydney Carton's statement at the end of a Tale of Two Cities.
The correct answer is B)Why does Stanton receive a new Greek Testament.