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The correct answer is tolerate.

Brook

A. traverse
B. tolerate
C. shorten
D. dismiss

The correct answer is (B) To tolerate; put up with; suffer; bear; endure.

Brook comes from Middle English brouken, Old English brucen, bruken, brucan (to use; enjoy), German brauchen.

Examples of use:

  • Shel brooks no swearing in her house.
  • The coach will brook no laziness.


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