Heyy I need help please on this! :) Based on the information in this paragraph down below what does the word adserve mean in the paragraph.

After nearly ten years more of struggle, Greeley entered upon the great work of his life- the founding and editing of the new york tribune. he had very courage, truth, honesty, a noble purpose, and rare ability and industry to supplement his small financial capital. he needed them all in the work he had undertaken, for he was disadvantage not only by the lack of means, but also by the opposition of some of the new york papers.
* Now the ABCD answers*
A. Widespread.
B. Negative.
C. Narrow.
Or D. positive.