Being a proud and formal person, Elizabeth disliked being referred to with the ___ "Lizzie."

Question

A. diminutive
B. plaintive
C. subservient
D. volatile

Answer 1

The correct answer is A. diminutive.

In this context, "diminutive" refers to a form of a name that conveys intimacy or familiarity, which Elizabeth, being proud and formal, would dislike.