Select the most appropriate synonym that can replace the underlined word in the given sentence.
It did not take her very long to ascend to power.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. reach.
"Ascend" means to rise or go up, and "reach" is the most fitting synonym in this context because it conveys the idea of arriving at or attaining a higher position, such as power.
The other options are less suitable.