Question

read the passage. then, select the synonym of the word in bold. \what can i get you?\ i asked the customer at the counter. he gave me his order and then told me all sorts of superfluous information about himself: how he couldnt find a parking spot near the coffee shop, how he was running late for work, and how he was taking a much - needed vacation next week. while he shared these unnecessary details, a line of annoyed customers gathered behind him. select the synonym that best you ascertain the meaning of the word bestow a tradition with roots in ancient mexico, a quinceañera is a celebration of a girls fifteenth birthday and passage to adulthood. family and friends gather and bestow bracelets, necklaces, and medals upon the girl. parents and grandparents may also give her special messages or advice

Explanation:

To find the synonym of "superfluous", we analyze the context. The passage says the customer shared "unnecessary details", and "superfluous" describes the information he gave. So we look for a word with a similar meaning to "unnecessary". The word "unnecessary" in the passage (referring to the details) is a clue, and the synonym should match the idea of being extra or not needed.

Answer:

unnecessary (from the passage context, as "superfluous" and "unnecessary" have similar meanings of being more than what is needed)