Based on the context of each excerpt from Edgar Allan Poe’s "The Masque of the Red Death," choose the definition that most closely matches the meaning of the bolded word.

Answers:

impeded ---> to obstruct or hinder
profuse -----> great abundance
pestilence -> a contagious disease that is devastating

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Based on the context of each excerpt from Edgar Allan Poes The Masque of the Red Death choose the definition that most closely matches the meaning of the bolded class=

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Answer:

impeded ➡️to obstruct or hinder

profuse ➡️ great abundance

pestilence ➡️ a contagious disease that is devastating

Explanation:

The definition that most closely matches the meaning of the bolded word has been properly and accurately matched.

To "impede" means "to obstruct, stop or hinder". e.g: The fight will "impede" their progress.

"Profuse" means "in much abundance and plenty". e.g: His tears was "profuse".

"Pestilence" means "a dangerous and devastating disease which is contagious". e. g: The "pestilence" is spreading across the city rapidly.