From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentence
The smaller boys had always drawn back in fear when the bully raised a fist, but this time they did not ________
The sentence contrasts a past habit with a new action. Previously, the boys always “drew back in fear” when threatened (i.e., they recoiled). But this time, they did not do that; instead, they stood their ground or fought back. The most appropriate word that fits this contrast is “retaliate”, which means to fight back or respond to an attack.
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