Choose the word whose meaning is closest to the bold-lettered word. Sentence:…
2019
Choose the word whose meaning is closest to the bold-lettered word.
Sentence:
Many villages were swept away by the DELUGE.
- A.
famine
- B.
terrorist attacks
- C.
torrent
- D.
weapon
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Correct answer: C
“Deluge” means a severe flood or an overwhelming rush of water. “Torrent,” meaning a strong, fast flow, is the closest in meaning.
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