Question

complete the sentence with the word that best fits the overall meaning and tone. caleb admired the opposing basketball teams skill, but he worried that rooting for them would make him a local ______. pariah recluse loner

Explanation:

The sentence contrasts Caleb's admiration for the opposing team with his worry about local reaction. "Pariah" means someone rejected by a community, which fits the context of being ostracized for supporting a rival team. "Recluse" and "loner" refer to voluntary social withdrawal, not rejection by others.

Answer:

pariah