The correct answer is tolerate.
Brook
A. traverse
B. tolerate
C. shorten
D. dismiss
The correct answer is (B) To tolerate; put up with; suffer; bear; endure.
Brook comes from Middle English brouken, Old English brucen, bruken, brucan (to use; enjoy), German brauchen.
Examples of use:
- Shel brooks no swearing in her house.
- The coach will brook no laziness.