Alex pondered the situation. His neighbor's new kitten, Madge, had managed to climb onto the garage roof, but she now seemed to be utterly panicked and completely at a loss as to how to get back to solid ground. Alex considered climbing a nearby tree and jumping the short distance onto the roof to rescue Madge. But he rejected that thought. Instead, he got a ladder, propped it against the garage, and cautiously climbed toward the frightened kitten. He gently scooped up Madge, descended the ladder, and placed her in his neighbor's arms. The neighbor smiled and thanked Alex for his heroic gesture.

Question

Which word is closest in meaning to "heroic"?

1. gallant

2. grand

3. reckless

4. risky

Answer 1

The word closest in meaning to "heroic" is:

1. gallant