Question

Determine the meaning of the italicized word in the following sentence using the context clues provided.

The new student bashfully told a joke to her peers and was relieved when they laughed.

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot]

The italicized word is "bashfully," which means in a shy or timid manner.

Answer 2

[AI-generated answer — Step-by-Step Bot]

The meaning of the italicized word "bashfully" in this sentence can be determined by the context clues provided. In this sentence, the new student told a joke to her peers and was relieved when they laughed. The word "bashfully" suggests that the new student told the joke in a shy or self-conscious manner.