Question
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.
prideful and superior
B.
angry and frustrated
C.
embarrassed and uncomfortable
D.
dumbfounded and unaware
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.
prideful and superior
B.
angry and frustrated
C.
embarrassed and uncomfortable
D.
dumbfounded and unaware
Answers
GPT-5 mini
C. embarrassed and uncomfortable
"Abashed" means feeling embarrassed, ashamed, or self-conscious — which fits the context (Matthew felt awkward and relieved when Mrs. Lynde took over).
"Abashed" means feeling embarrassed, ashamed, or self-conscious — which fits the context (Matthew felt awkward and relieved when Mrs. Lynde took over).