12. Read this excerpt from Passage 2. __ especially where your superior labors and devotion to the cause of the lately enslaved of our land are known as I know them." (Lines 5-6 The word "devotion" comes from the Latin root verb vovêre, which means "to vow". Based on this information what is the meaning of the word "devotion"as it is used in lines 5-6? (V.1.2) A. vowel B. vocation C. disregard D. dedication

## Step 1
The problem is asking us to determine the meaning of the word "devotion" in the context of the given excerpt. The word "devotion" is derived from the Latin root verb "vovere", which means "to vow".

## Step 2
We need to consider the context in which the word "devotion" is used. The excerpt talks about someone's superior labors and devotion to the cause of the lately enslaved of their land. This suggests that the word "devotion" is being used to describe a strong commitment or dedication to a cause.

## Step 3
Now, let's look at the options provided. Option A, "vowel", is a type of letter in the alphabet and does not fit the context. Option B, "vocation", refers to a calling or profession, which doesn't align with the context of the excerpt. Option C, "disregard", means to ignore or pay no attention to something, which is the opposite of devotion. Option D, "dedication", refers to the quality of being committed to a task or purpose, which aligns with the context of the excerpt.