Use the drop-down menus to define the italicized word in each sentence.
Various protuberances, such as rocks, bushes, and ledges, made it easier for the climber to get up the wall.
1.paths to walk on or, 2.things to hang on or, 3. things that stick out
I made a New Year’s resolution to be generous, but I gave in to avarice instead.
1.greed or, 2. generosity or, 3. threats
The worst result of the hurricane was the inundation of water that flooded streets and basements.
1. trickle or, 2. mud or, 3. flood
Answer: Various protuberances, such as rocks, bushes, and ledges, made it easier for the climber to get up the wall. Option 3.
I made a New Year’s resolution to be generous, but I gave in to avarice instead. Option 1.
The worst result of the hurricane was the inundation of water that flooded streets and basements. Option 3.
Explanation:
The italicized word in the first sentence is ‘protuberances’ which means things that stick out from something else. It’s like a bump.
The italicized word in the second sentence is ‘avarice.’ Here avarice is a greedy person, one who is cupid. It means greed.
The italicized word in the third sentence is inundation which means flood. Flood is an overflow of water in an area which is mostly dry.
