Choose the meaning of the bold word

They appeared to me **denizens** of a brillent existence

A) actors
B) environmentalists
C) deserters
D) inhabitants

D) inhabitants

Choose the meaning of the bold word

Failing that, I could have **surreptitiously** dumped the whole outfit overboard, written off the forty or so dollars as love’s tribute.

A) happily
B) slyly
C) enthusiastically
D) sorrowfully

B) slyly

What does mollified mean?

A) baffled
B) alerted
C) calmed
D) upset

C) calmed

D) inhabitants

To determine the meaning of the bold word "denizens," you can break down the sentence and eliminate the answer choices that are not suitable.

The sentence states, "They appeared to me denizens of a brilliant existence."

Based on the context, the word "denizens" refers to those who are "inhabitants" or "residents" of a particular place or existence.

Therefore, the correct answer is D) inhabitants.