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The hikers prepared to scale the steep cliff before nightfall. What is the meaning of the underlined word in this sentence?

  1. A
    measure the weight of
  2. climb to the top ofAnswer
  3. C
    scrape the outer covering off
  4. D
    descend quickly down

Answer

climb to the top of
In the given sentence, 'scale' functions as a verb meaning to climb up or ascend a steep incline, which directly matches the actions of hikers tackling a cliff.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the context clues in the sentence.
The subject involves 'hikers' confronting a 'steep cliff' before nightfall.
Identifying key context clues establishes what action is physically occurring.
2
Select the definition of the polysemous word that fits the context.
To 'scale' a cliff means to climb or ascend it.
The verb 'scale' has multiple meanings, but only ascending fits navigating a steep rock face.

Key Concept

Identifying contextual meanings of multiple-meaning words
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