Question

a disapproving town, and the definite opposition of her parents, was a heavy undertaking.... dr. bellair proved a tower of strength. my dear girl, she would say to her, patiently, but with repressed intensity, do remember that you are not a child!... you are a grown woman, and have as much right to decide for yourself as a grown man. this isnt wicked—it is a wise move; a practical one.... vivian’s father expressed his disapproval most thoroughly, and more than once; then retired into gloomy silence, alternated with violent dissuasion: but since a woman of twenty-five is certainly free to choose her way of life, and there was no real objection to this what does the phrase violent dissuasion mean as it is used on page 2? fierce bouts of anger vigorous efforts to deter dangerous outbursts strong debate

Explanation:

To determine the meaning, analyze context: Vivian's father disapproves and tries to stop her. "Dissuasion" means deterring, and "violent" here means vigorous. Other options (anger, outbursts, debate) don't fit the effort to deter.

Answer:

B. vigorous efforts to deter