Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word:
The archaeologists carefully reamed the sediment from the ancient vessel to reveal the inscriptions etched beneath centuries of decay.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. The cauldron, simmering under uneven heat, began to ream violently at the brim, its bubbling mixture threatening to spill into the hearth’s embers.
Given word: reamed
Meaning: In the highlighted sentence, reamed means to clear out or remove (material) from something.
Example: The machinist reamed the clogged tube to restore the normal flow of coolant.
Homonym: ream
Meaning: In option 3, ream means to froth or overflow, which is a different but valid meaning of the same word.
Example: The boiling pot reamed over, splashing hot broth onto the stove.
Hence, the chosen option is the correct homonym.