Question

read the following passage from chapter 9 of mary shelleys frankenstein.
\i feel as if i were walking on the edge of a precipice, towards which thousands are crowding and endeavouring to plunge me into the abyss.\
using context clues, what does the word \precipice\ mean?
○ piece
○ cliff
○ thought
○ body of water

Explanation:

The context describes walking on the "edge of a precipice" towards an abyss. An abyss is a deep hole, so the edge leading to it refers to a steep rock face or cliff. The other options do not fit the physical edge context.

Answer:

cliff