Question

he was rejected by the little inner clique that held the national reins, and held them with fevered tenacity, and drove hard. in the sentence above, rejected has the same or almost the same meaning as: reinstated restrained refused recriminated

Explanation:

• "Rejected" means to be refused or not accepted.
• "Reinstated" means to be restored to a previous position.
• "Restrained" means to be held back or controlled.
• "Refused" means to say no or not accept.
• "Recriminated" means to accuse in return.

Answer:

refused