Question

select the correct answer.
what is the meaning of the underlined word?
\that ignoble peace! it was no peace at all, with that crime and shame at our very gates.\
a. disharmony
b. contemptible
c. petty
d. terrifying
e. misunderstood

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "ignoble" in the sentence, we analyze the context. The sentence says "It was no peace at all, with that crime and shame at our very gates," implying the "peace" is not honorable. "Contemptible" means deserving contempt or being disgraceful, which fits the negative context of the peace being associated with crime and shame. "Disharmony" refers to lack of harmony, "petty" means unimportant, "terrifying" means scary, and "misunderstood" means not understood correctly—none of these match the context as well as "contemptible."

Answer:

B. contemptible