Use the sentences to answer the question.

"It took Sam weeks to tolerate the frigid cold of a North Dakota winter. He eventually acclimated and began to need fewer layers of clothing to bear the windchill."

Which context clues are synonyms for "acclimated"?

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Responses

"tolerate" and "bear"
"tolerate" and "bear"

"need" and "fewer"
"need" and "fewer"

"frigid" and "chill"
"frigid" and "chill"

"frigid" and "cold"

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The correct response is:

"tolerate" and "bear"

These words suggest that "acclimated" means becoming accustomed to or able to handle the cold.