Question

the latest attack showed the audacity and change in tactics by the naxalites, even as the government has ratcheted up its offensive against the insurgents over the past year. source: wall street journal in this sentence, audacity means: capable of normal growth and development fearless daring a slight depression in the smoothness of a surface forming opinions by distinguishing and evaluating

Explanation:

The context is about an attack by Naxalites. "Audacity" in this context implies a fear - less and bold action, which is best captured by "fearless daring".

Answer:

B. fearless daring