Question
Which word BEST replaces recoiled without changing the meaning of the sentence?
Elaine recoiled at the sight of the motel sign that glowed against the night sky as an unwilling star.
Responses
A leapedleaped
B hesitatedhesitated
C cringedcringed
D blinked
Elaine recoiled at the sight of the motel sign that glowed against the night sky as an unwilling star.
Responses
A leapedleaped
B hesitatedhesitated
C cringedcringed
D blinked
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The word that BEST replaces "recoiled" without changing the meaning of the sentence is **C cringed**.
"Cringed" conveys a similar reaction of discomfort or repulsion, which fits the context of Elaine's response to the motel sign.
"Cringed" conveys a similar reaction of discomfort or repulsion, which fits the context of Elaine's response to the motel sign.