Question

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reread the following sentences. based on context clues, which of the following is a synonym for the word unflappable?
biless decision to withdraw from five of six event finals after years of intense training shocked nearly everyone.
the public expects these elite athletes to be unflappable.
admitting theyre not is \fundamentally at odds with being a competitor,\ said retired figure skater sasha cohen.
a composed or unbothered
b a good role model
c easily frustrated
d loyal or steadfast

Explanation:

The context states the public was shocked by Biles withdrawing from events, and that admitting one is not unflappable clashes with being a competitor. This implies unflappable describes the calm, unshaken demeanor the public expects of elite athletes. Option A matches this meaning; other options do not align with the context.

Answer:

A. composed or unbothered