Question

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read the sentence from the passage.
matthew had driven halfway home before he was his own man again, and decided a woman was required to cope with the situation, so to mrs. lynde he went accordingly, and that good lady promptly took the matter out of the abashed man’s hands.
what does the word abashed mean?
a. embarrassed and uncomfortable
b. prideful and superior
c. angry and frustrated
d. dumbfounded and unaware

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "abashed", we analyze the context. Matthew needed a woman to handle the situation and Mrs. Lynde took over. The word should describe a state of being that makes him seek help. Option A (embarrassed and uncomfortable) fits as someone embarrassed might want others to take over. Option B (prideful) is opposite, C (angry) doesn't match the context of seeking help, D (dumbfounded) is not related to the situation.

Answer:

A. embarrassed and uncomfortable