Question

first read: selection vocabulary
identify the choice that best answers the question.
based on its context, what is the most likely meaning of prospered in this paragraph from \a retrieved reformation\?

mr. ralph spencer, the phoenix that arose from jimmy valentine’s ashes—ashes left by the
flame of a sudden and alternative attack of love—remained in elmore, and prospered
he opened a shoe store and secured a good run of trade.

a. failed

b. predicted

c. succeeded

d. conformed

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "prospered", we analyze the context. The paragraph says Mr. Spencer opened a shoe store and "secured a good run of trade", implying business success. "Failed" (A) is opposite. "Predicted" (B) relates to forecasting, not context. "Conformed" (D) means following rules, not relevant. "Succeeded" (C) matches the idea of doing well in business.

Answer:

C. succeeded