Although the community was usually considered a safe haven but who expressed beliefs contrary to those of the majority were_
Correct answer: D. persecuted
- A. applauded
- B. disgruntled
- C. necessary
- D. persecuted
- E. democracy
Explanation
Correct Answer: D persecuted Explanation: The sentence suggests that those who expressed beliefs contrary to the majority were persecuted, not necessarily applauded. Why other options are not correct: - A. applauded: Applauded is the opposite of persecuted. - B. disgruntled: Disgruntled does not convey the idea of expressing beliefs contrary to the majority. - C. democracy: Democracy does not convey the idea of being persecuted. - D. necessary: Necessary does not convey the idea of expressing beliefs contrary to the majority.
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