Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
The hunter drew his bow, but only managed to sever the paw of the wolf before the wolf ran off.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. ramify.
"Sever" means to cut off or separate something forcibly. In the context of the sentence, the hunter managed to cut off or separate the paw of the wolf from its body.
The word "ramify" means to divide or spread out.