Question

The mountain lion watched as her cubs GAMBOLED happily in the meadow, pouncing and sprining upon each other.

Answer 1

The word in bold is GAMBOLED and this word literally means to run or prance around playfully. As it is used in the sentence, the word is has a close meaning to the phrase romped playfully. The answer is the third option. Romp means to play. 

Answer 2

Answer:

romped playfully.

Explanation:

The word 'gambol' means 'to run or jump about playfully'. Looking at the given sentence in this way, we can be certain that the cubs were playing, or in a playful manner. Also, 'to romp' means to 'play roughly or playfully' which is also another indication of the cubs playing. So, among the various options given, the correct answer to the sentence given will be

The mountain lion watched as her cubs romped playfully (GAMBOLED) happily in the meadow.