Question

Choose the meaning of the bold word.

The bleak feeling was back within him. (“My Brother’s Keeper")
(1 point)
Responses

hopeless

optimistic

rejected

dangerous

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

hopeless

Answer 2

Choose the meaning of the bold word.

Carmody was a lithe, tanned man with dark alert eyes and a quiet, self-assured voice. (“My Brother’s Keeper")
(1 point)
Responses

handsome
handsome

graceful
graceful

towering
towering

squat
squat

Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Step-by-Step Bot]

The meaning of the bold word "bleak" in this context is hopeless.

Answer 4

[AI-generated answer — Explain Bot]

To determine the meaning of the bold word "bleak," you can use context clues from the surrounding words and sentences. In this case, the phrase "The bleak feeling was back within him" suggests a negative emotion or state of mind. Since the word "bleak" is often associated with feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or despair, the correct answer would be "hopeless."