Directions: Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the…
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Directions: Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
The sun ________ behind the lacy ________ of the stretched-out mountains.
- A.
dispersed, heights
- B.
waned, obscurement
- C.
disappeared, silhouette
- D.
vanished, shades
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Correct answer: C
Answer: disappeared, silhouette.
Why this works: The sun disappearing behind mountains creates the image of a dark outline against the sky.
disappeared fits the first blank because it describes moving out of sight behind the mountains in a natural way.
silhouette fits the second blank because it means the dark outline or profile formed by the mountains, which matches the adjective 'lacy'.
Why the other word choices are wrong or awkward: 'dispersed' means scattered and does not describe the sun moving behind something; 'waned' is typically used for a gradual decline (often of the moon) and sounds awkward here; 'obscurement' is rare and not a clear noun for an outline; 'shades' suggests tones or shadows rather than a distinct outline.