Concept:If a feeling
gets the better of you, it overcomes you and takes control of what you do.
Solution:The chief warned his subjects not to let anger take over their actions, for example by fighting or saying hurtful things.
In other words, they should stay in charge of their anger and not let anger
control them.
A. "divide" means to split into groups.
B. "sadden" means to make unhappy; anger does not sadden.
D. "deceive" means to trick or mislead.
None of these means "overcome" or "take control".
Key point: "Get the better of" = defeat or overpower, so the feeling is in control.
Answer:Option C (control)