Question

which word best completes the sentence? the captain tried to maintain order, but the sailors exchanged ______ glances and grumbled among themselves, clearly dissatisfied with the grueling conditions on the ship. mystical momentous miscellaneous mutinous

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the context: sailors are dissatisfied and grumbling, so their glances should relate to rebellion against the captain's order.

• "mystical" (relating to mystery) doesn't fit.
• "momentous" (important) is irrelevant.
• "miscellaneous" (various) doesn't match the tone.
• "mutinous" means showing a desire to rebel, which fits the sailors' dissatisfaction and grumbling.

Answer:

D. mutinous