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4 June, 00:55

What does the term scourge mean as it is used in the next to last paragraph? A) ally B) blessing C) curse D) surprise

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  1. 4 June, 03:23
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    It would be a whole lot easier to answer this question if we could see the paragraph. I know that scourge means, a person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering. So, i would best say C) Curse
  2. 4 June, 04:27
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    C) curse

    Explanation:

    These are the last lines from Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural speech: "Fondly do we hope--fervently do we pray--that this mighty scourge of war may speedily pass away."

    In this context, the the word "scourge" means punishment, maculation or torture.
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