Words in Context

SAT Reading and Writing· difficulty 2/5

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

  • C

    destroy

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  • 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.

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