Question

from her enthusiasm, any remnant of my initial disappointment disappeared. source: new york times. in the sentence above, remnant has the same or almost the same meaning as: rejection repeat residue remorse

Explanation:

"Remnant" means a part or quantity that is left after the greater part has been used, removed, or destroyed. "Residue" has a similar meaning, referring to a small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone. The other options - "rejection" (the act of dismissing as inadequate), "repeat" (to do or say again), and "remorse" (deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed) - do not match the meaning of "remnant".

Answer:

C. residue