Question

question 29 (1 point)
the teacher tried to ignore the students criticisms but it was hard to forget something so mean - spirited and harsh.
word bank:
pecuniary prepossessing nettle incarcerate jocular pusillanimous recumbent strategem incumbent mordant ludicrous
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Explanation:

The word "mordant" means sarcastic or harshly critical. The sentence mentions "mean - spirited and harsh" criticisms, which aligns with the meaning of "mordant".

Answer:

mordant