Shalini was not . . . . . . . . by the criticism and paid no . . . . . . . . even when her best friend talked against her.
A
bothered , attention
B
troubled , mind
C
threatened , warning
D
deterred , heed
E
shaken , indication
Correct Answer: deterred , heed
Shalini was not deterred by the criticism and paid no heed even when her best friend talked against her.