What is the meaning of the word lament as used in the passage? Use the antonym celebrate as a context clue to help you determine the meaning.
Día de los Muertos-known as Day of the Dead in English-is a
Mexican holiday that honors the deceased. In Mexican culture, people
believe that to lament the dead with tears and sadness would be to
insult them. Instead, people celebrate the lives of their deceased
loved ones with parties, parades, and festivals.
A. to feel pain due to
injury or illness
B. to disapprove of or
disagree with
something
C. to express sorrow for
or regret about
something