Dismayed by the _________ sickening his people, King Oedipus sought the wisdom of the Oracle, hoping she might provide him with the answer of how to cure and obliterate the sweeping illness.rejuvenationanimositypestilenceantiquity
Question
Dismayed by the _________ sickening his people, King Oedipus sought the wisdom of the Oracle, hoping she might provide him with the answer of how to cure and obliterate the sweeping illness.rejuvenationanimositypestilenceantiquity
Solution
The correct word to fill in the blank is "pestilence". This word refers to a fatal epidemic disease, especially bubonic plague. The context of the sentence suggests that King Oedipus is seeking a cure for a disease that is affecting his people, so "pestilence" is the most appropriate choice. The other options, "rejuvenation", "animosity", and "antiquity", do not fit the context.
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