Based on the context of each excerpt from N. Scott Momaday's The Way to Rainy Mountain, choose the word that most closely matches the meaning of the bolded word.

Select the correct answer.which sentence about romans in the early roman republic is most likely to be true? use your knowledge of the origin of the roman republic to answer the question.a.they believed that kings could easily become cruel dictators.b.they disliked military generals for leading them into war. c.they were friendly to the people of the neighboring lands.d.they believed that men and women should have equal rights.