Select the most appropriate collocation word to fill in the blank.
Great people are always ready to _________ responsibilities.

Correct option is C

The correct option is (c) “shoulder”. The sentence talks about how great people are always ready to take on responsibilities, and “shoulder” is the most appropriate word that means to take on or assume a responsibility.
Meanings of all options given are as follows:
(a) Kindle - means to ignite or start a fire.
(b) Secure - means to make something safe or protected.
(c) Shoulder - means to take on or assume a responsibility.
(d) Burden - means a heavy load or responsibility.