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Verbal·Craft and Structure·Words in Context
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The following text is adapted from George Bernard Shaw’s 1905 play Major Barbara.

LADY BRITOMART: You must learn to face life seriously, Stephen. I really cannot bear the whole burden of our family affairs any longer. You must advise me: you must assume the responsibility.
STEPHEN: I!
LADY BRITOMART: Yes, you, of course. You were 24 last June.
As used in the text, what does the word “assume” most nearly mean?
A
Infer
B
Mimic
C
Undertake
D
Presuppose