Which word from the paragraph helps the reader understand the meaning of the underlined word?


It took Ethan months of trying to acknowledge that he isn’t very good with plants. He had bought about a dozen different plants, and one by one, they all died. He told me it was difficult to admit defeat, but he hasn’t given up just yet. Next spring he plans on planting a vegetable garden.



A.

plans



B.

planting



C.

admit



D.

trying