Use the drop-down menus to define the italicized word in each sentence.

Question

Various protuberances, such as rocks, bushes, and ledges, made it easier for the climber to get up the wall.



I made a New Year’s resolution to be generous, but I gave in to avarice instead.



The worst result of the hurricane was the inundation of water that flooded streets and basements.

Answer 1

Sure! Here are the definitions for the italicized words:

1. Protuberances: A noun meaning rounded or bulging projections or enlargements.

2. Avarice: A noun meaning an extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

3. Inundation: A noun meaning an overwhelming abundance or an excessive amount, often referring to flooding by water.