Question

read the following passage from chapter 18 of shelleys frankenstein.
\my journey had been my own suggestion, and elizabeth therefore acquiesced, but she was filled with disquiet at the idea of my suffering away from her, the inroads of misery and grief.\
frankenstein – mary shelley
what is the meaning of the word acquiesced?
○ formed an opinion or idea without proof
○ caused to disappear or vanish
○ felt excited about something
○ accepted or agreed by staying silent or by not arguing

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "acquiesced", we analyze the context: Elizabeth accepts the speaker's suggestion (to be away) without arguing, as she's filled with disquiet but still goes along. Now we match with options:

• "Formed an opinion or idea without proof" doesn't fit.
• "Caused to disappear or vanish" is irrelevant.
• "Felt excited about something" is incorrect.
• "Accepted or agreed by staying silent or by not arguing" matches the context of Elizabeth accepting the suggestion without protest.

Answer:

Accepted or agreed by staying silent or by not arguing