The novel's opening sentence is famous for its quiet ambition. In a single line, the narrator both introduces a family and hints at the secret that will, eventually, undo it.
As used in the text, what does the word "undo" most nearly mean?
- A
untie
- B
reverse a step on a computer
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destroy
- D
unbutton
Explanation
The secret eventually destroys the family, so "undo" here means to ruin or destroy, not the physical untying, digital, or clothing senses.