Question

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

Explanation:

• "Pariah" means an outcast. Cooper is worried that rooting for the opposing team would make him an outcast in his local area (since people usually root for their own team).
• "Loner" refers to a person who likes to be alone. The context is about social rejection (for rooting for the wrong team) rather than just being alone.
• "Recluse" is someone who lives in seclusion. Again, the key here is social ostracism (like a pariah) not self - imposed seclusion.

Answer:

pariah