Question

passage 2: remarks by the president on raising the minimum wage by president barack obama in 2014, president barack obama addressed the public about a bill that was debated in congress that would have increased the federal minimum wage from $7.25 per hour to $10.10. after 14 months since i’ve called on congress to reward the hard work of millions of americans like the ones who we have here today to raise the federal minimum wage, we saw this morning a majority of senators saying “yes,” but almost every republican saying “no” to giving america a raise. they blocked a bill—sponsored by senator tom harkin and congressman george miller, who is right here in front. a bill that would have gradually raised the minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to $10.10 an hour. by preventing even a vote on this bill, they prevented a raise for 28 million hardworking americans. they said no to helping millions work their way out of poverty—and keep in mind, this bill would have done so without any new taxes or spending, or bureaucracy. they told americans like the ones who are here today that “you’re on your own”—without even looking them in the eye. we know these americans. we depend on them. the workers who’d benefit from a minimum wage increase often work full - time, often in physically demanding jobs. they average 35 years of age. most low - paying jobs are held by women. but because republicans in congress said “no” to even allowing a vote on the floor of the senate, these folks are going to have to wait for the raise they deserve.... so americans have been way out in front of congress on this issue. in fact, about three in four americans support raising the minimum wage. and that’s because we believe that in the wealthiest 18 read this excerpt from passage 2. “without the financial resilience needed to absorb the increase in bottom - line costs that this legislation will bring about, small businesses and towns in every congressional district will be forced to make very tough choices...” (paragraph 15) the word “resilience” comes from the latin resilire, meaning “to jump back” or “to recoil.” based on this information, what is the meaning of resilience as it is used in paragraph 15? a ambition b bravery c durability d funds

Explanation:

The Latin root "resilire" means "to jump back" or "to recoil". In the context, "financial resilience" refers to the ability to absorb increased costs and recover—aligning with "durability" (capacity to withstand stress). Other options (ambition, bravery, funds) do not match the root meaning or context.

Answer:

C. durability