7. While on leave, Paul is attracted to the regularity of life at home. However, though Paul is tempted by it, Paul says that it repels me" (169). Repel is a verb that means "to drive away or force backwards; to refuse acceptance of Similarly, reject
is a verb that means to refuse to accept, grant entry to, acknowledge, or act upon." Though these words are similar,
there are slight differences in their meanings. Which sentence below best captures Paul's feelings about leave and
correctly uses repel and reject?