Asked by diddy

Underline starts,insurmountable​, underline ends. Reread the underlined word in the passage. What does Myers suggest by using the word insurmountable instead of challenging to describe his circumstances?

His problems were urgent, but he had creative ways to solve them.

His problems were difficult, and he feared he would not conquer them.

His problems were annoying, but he was ready and willing to face them.

His problems were temporary, and he could do nothing about them.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
"His problems were difficult, and he feared he would not conquer them."

Explanation: "Insurmountable" implies impossible or too great to overcome, stronger than merely "challenging," and suggests fear or hopelessness about solving them.