Question

Which root in this excerpt from Horseshoes by Ring Lardner means “strong”? They was one out when Barry hit one through the box for a base. Schang walked, and it was Bush's turn. Connie told him to bunt, but he whiffed in the attempt. Then Murphy comes up and walks—and the bases are choked. Young Joyce had been pie for Tesreau all day or else McGraw might of changed pitchers right there. Anyway he left Big Jeff in and he beaned Joyce with a fast one. It sounded like a tire blowin' out. Joyce falls over in a heap and we chase out there, thinkin' he's dead; but he ain't, and pretty soon he gets up and walks down to first base. Tesreau had forced in a run and again we begun to count the winner's end. Matty comes in to prevent further damage and Collins flies the side out.

Answer 1

Answer:Choked

Explanation: I think choked us the answer because it represents a strong word for something powerful.

Answer 2

Answer: forced

Step-by-step explanation:

Among the words presented above, it is forced that is synonymous to the word strong as mentioned in Horsehoes by Ring Lardner. The word forced means something that is subjected to force or strength which means forced is related to the word strong.