After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Her reproaches cut him to the quick. This means that he
The girl went scot-free even though she started the fight. This means that the girl was
The secretary's vote of thanks did not ring true. This means that the vote of thanks was
Mary Onyali won the race by a hair's breadth. This means that Mary won
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The criminal was incarcerated.