Question

read the passage. the woman in the last apartment down the hall was somewhat of a misanthrope, according to most people in keiras building. she almost never came out of her apartment, but when she did, she answered hellos with a glare as if she were being insulted. keira was sure that she could find a way to get to know the woman, if only she could figure out how to invite herself into the womans apartment to chat. based on inferences, what is the most likely meaning of misanthrope? a person who likes to socialize with other people a person who travels all over the world a person who hates or mistrusts other people

Explanation:

The term "misanthrope" refers to a person who has a general dislike or mistrust of other people. This is evident from the context in the passage where the woman's behavior and Keira's perception of how to interact with her are described.

Answer:

a person who hates or mistrusts other people