I would say affects, because effects is used in a different form like ' the effects of x on 500000 Australians' and affects is used like ' x affects 500000 Australians'
<span>I believe that the italicized
word here is “dignify”. When you dignify something, you’re making something,
may it be a silly thing or not, worthy. Thus, the answer to this is letter B,
or “make worthy”. That only means that the author is giving dignity to the
interviewer’s silly question through his response.</span>
Answer:
annoyed
Explanation:
I think.. can I get brainliest