Question

question 7
the article states:
surfers speed down the steep face of the perilous,
powerful wave. its massive crest curls overhead. a sharp
reef lies a few feet below the surface.
which is the closest synonym for the word perilous?
a. mysterious
b. dangerous
c. curious
d. precious
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Explanation:

The context describes a steep wave with a sharp reef nearby, implying risk. "Perilous" means involving danger, so "dangerous" is the closest synonym. Other options (mysterious, curious, precious) do not match the risk-related context.

Answer:

B. dangerous