Question

first read: concept vocabulary
identify the choice that best answers the question.
what is the most likely meaning of lamentable in the following sentence?
the lamentable occasion of his grandfathers death left davin wondering if his grandmother would be okay.
a. expected
b. regrettable
c. surprising
d. forgettable

Explanation:

The sentence describes a grandfather's death, a sad, distressing event. "Lamentable" refers to something that causes sorrow or regret. Among the options, "regrettable" matches this meaning, as it describes an event that is unfortunate and worthy of sorrow, which aligns with the context of a family member's death.

Answer:

B. regrettable