Question

read the following sentence:
all of the toddlers forgot the dance steps once they got on stage. two stood still and waved happily at their parents, while the third sat down and burst into effusive tears.
what does \effusive\ mean as it is used in this reading? use this dictionary entry to answer the question:
fus- (root) to pour
options:
○ wet
○ gushing
○ angry
○ cheerful

Explanation:

The root "fus - " means "to pour". In the sentence, the toddler burst into effusive tears, so "effusive" should relate to pouring out. "Gushing" means pouring out in a rush, which matches the root meaning. "Wet" is too simple, "angry" doesn't fit, and "cheerful" is opposite. So the correct option is the one with "gushing".

Answer:

The option with "gushing" (the third option from the top, labeled "gushing")