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 In 1982, Nick Vujicic was born without arms or legs inAustralia. His parents were disheartened when they saw Nickborn that way, but then they took it as God’s gift and brought himup strong to face difficulties in life.   Nick had a hard time at primary school. He had to deal witha lot of bullying and mean words which made him so depressedthat he tried to end his life at age 10. Luckily, he failed andlearned a lesson: God shaped his body this way because he wasgiven a special purpose for life. Deeply loved by his parents, Nickknew he must go ahead with hope. At age 17, he started givingspeeches to share his life story.   Nick Vujicic is always thankful for his family’s love andsupport. His belief in God also plays an important part to givehim power. Now he is an inspiring speaker and writer. His lifestory has planted a seed of hope in many people’s mind.   A bully once told Nick that he would never get marriedbecause he couldn’t even hold his wife’s hand. In 2012, Nickfound his true love, Kanae Miyahara and married her. Now, theyare a happy family with four kids. Nick doesn’t hold his wife withhands, but with his warm heart.
44. What does disheartened mean?
(A) cheered up
(B) excited
(C) proud
(D) sad