Which word best completes the sentence? 'After the long climb, the lake was a ____ place to rest.'
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. tranquil
- Step 1: After a hard climb, a lake would be calm and quiet. Step 2. 'Tranquil' means peaceful. Answer: tranquil. Why not the others: hostile: This means unfriendly. cramped: This means too small. deafening: This means very loud.
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