Question

What is the meaning of the bold word in the passage? "a strong and lofty wall girdled it in."

1) confined
2) dropped
3) looped
4) blocked

Answer 1

4) blocked. The meaning of the bold word 'girdled' in the passage is 'blocked.'

Step-by-step explanation:

In the passage, the meaning of the bold word 'girdled' is blocked. The phrase 'a strong and lofty wall girdled it in' suggests that the wall surrounded and enclosed the area, creating a barrier or obstruction.