Question

Complete the sentence with a suitable option:
In Spite of the old woman’s repeated entreaties, he remained _______
A. ashamed
B. docile
C. indifferent
D. lethargic

Answer 1

Hint: The word “ entreaties” used in the sentence, means the act of entreating or beseeching, the act of begging or implore, to request. So you have to use the word accordingly.

Complete step by step solution:
Let’s discuss the given options and find the correct answer.

ashamed: The word, “ashamed” means shameful, feeling shame or guilty, embarrassed. For example, he is ashamed of what he has done.
docile: The word, “docile” means someone who is ready to accept instruction or direction; obedient; subservient. Yielding to control or supervision, direction, or management. For example, Sam is a very docile person.
indifferent: The word, “indifferent” means uncommon, not common, not caring or concerned. Someone who is uninterested or apathetic. Someone who is indicating or reflecting a lack of concern or care. For example, he responded with an indifferent shrug. He was indifferent to the proposal, since it did not affect him, either way. The boy in the class is very indifferent.
lethargic: The word “lethargic” means something which is very sluggish (i.e., habitually idle and lazy; slothful; dull or inactive), indifferent or apathetic. Its synonyms are torpid, lazy and unmoving. Not paying any attention. For example, a lethargic man.

Hence, the option D, lethargic is the correct answer.

Note: The sentence becomes “In spite of the old woman’s repeated entreaties, he remained lethargic” which means that he was lazy after being bugged continuously.