For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics. In the past, anyone who angered the gods would be killed.

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Angered means provoked to anger; made furious or wrathful. To anger someone is to arouse their rage or displeasure.

The word opposite in meaning is appeased, which means pacified, calmed, or brought to a state of peace - especially after a period of anger or dissatisfaction. In the context of the gods, to appease them is the traditional opposite of angering them: one who angered the gods provoked their wrath, while one who appeased them calmed their wrath and earned their favour.

The other options do not serve as precise antonyms:

• pleased means caused happiness. While it suggests a positive reaction, it does not carry the specific sense of calming or pacifying that makes appeased the direct opposite of angered in this context.
• begged means pleaded or implored urgently. Begging is an action, not an emotional outcome, and does not describe the opposite state to anger.
• settled means resolved or established. It does not directly contrast with provoking anger.