Read the following sentence: The loud cheers and boos of the crowd fortified the confidence of the home team, while depressing the spirits of the visito
Based on context clues in the reading, define "fortified."

Definition of "fortified" : to strengthen or protect

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Aaron, an employee of MindRaft Inc., had an argument with one of his colleagues, Ron. Following this, Aaron sent hate mails containing sarcastic and offensive statements to Ron. In this scenario, the message sent by Aaron is an example of a .

A) spam

B) flame

C) virus

D) hoax

The correct answer is B) flame.

Explanation:

In communication, flames are messages sent or posted with the purpose of offending or insulting someone. The action of doing so is called flaming. It commonly leads to people exchanging insults. Flaming often happens at online forums that allow members to post messages anonymously. Anonymity gives people a sense of security and impunity, which frequently leads them to a harmful type of disinhibition.