Which word best completes this sentence?

Question

1. Although the biographer claimed to admire his subject, his writing had a ______ tone.

A. Tumultuous
B. Sentimental
C. Condescending
D. Poignant

I think the word that best completes this sentence is either a. or b. but I'm not entirely sure.

Answer 1

I disagree.

Please check the definitions of these words. Which word implies a meaning opposite of "admire?"

Answer 2

Yes. C is right.

Answer 3

lisa is on the team ______ won first place.