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Usint context clues in the passage below, what is most likely the best definition of the underlined bolded word as it is used in the text?

pg. 226

"I have always understood that dragons were softer underneath especially in the region of their chest but doubtless one so fortified has thought of that."

The dragon stopped short in his boasting "Your information is antiquated, I am armoured above and below with iron scales and hard gems. No blade can pierce me."

Question 5 options:

Fortified most likely means smart and clever


Fortified most likely means fierce and brave


Fortified most likely means protected against attacks


Fortified most likely means old and ancient

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Answer:

The answer is C

Step-by-step explanation:

The reason of this is because fortified means to protect something which leads you to the answer C

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