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Answer:
Option 3, Elusive
Explanation:
The sentence says, "Which she rarely gave out." This pretty much defines the word elusive, which means difficult to find/achieve.
Answer:
C. Elusive
Explanation:
This means hard to obtain. That's what the sentence is telling you. Although she was strict, they all wanted her elusive/rare praise.