In the passage, the word 'gloomy' (as in 'the gloomy water of the pond') most nearly means:
Answer
dark
The correct answer is dark — Select 'dark' as the answer.
Step-by-step solution
- Read the sentence where 'gloomy' is used.
- Consider the context – a pond described as lacking light.
- Among the options, 'dark' best matches the meaning of 'gloomy'.
- Select 'dark' as the answer.
Common mistake: Choosing 'quiet' because of the calm setting
Concept tested: Vocabulary – synonym
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