Question

Use the drop-down menus to define the italicized word in each sentence.

Answer 1

Varios protuberances, such as rocks, bushes, and ledges, made it easier for the climber to get up the wall.

1) 3

The Collins dictionary defines "protuberance" as a rounded part that sticks out from the surface of something.

2) 1

I made a New Year's resolution to be generous, but I gave in to avarice instead.

The answer is option 1 because "greed" refers to the desire to have more of something than is necessary or fair.

3) 3

The worst result of the hurricane was the inundation of water that flooded streets and basements.

Flood means a large amount of water that covers an area which is usually dry.

Answer 2

1. 3 things that stick out

2. 1 greed

3. 3 flood