**'The villagers laughed with EXUBERANCE when the children performed.'** 'Exuberance' most nearly means:
ALively joy and energy
BFear
CQuiet calm
DSadness
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Lively joy and energy
'Exuberance' = lively enthusiasm and joy. The context (villagers laughing at children's performance) supports the positive, lively reading. Option B is most accurate.
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