Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The old castle, with its towering walls, creaky gates, and secret passages, was the
perfect example of a medieval fortress.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. epitome.
Correct word: epitome
Meaning: a perfect example of a particular quality or type
Example: He is the epitome of generosity.
Meaning of the other options:
Epicentre: Central point of something, especially an earthquake
Crux: The most important or central point of an issue
Antithesis: Direct opposite of something
Hence, the chosen option is correct.