The following text is adapted from a speech by a boxer.
I stepped into the ring because I wished to test myself, to front the strongest opponent I could find, and see if I had the courage to stand my ground.
As used in the text, what does the word "front" most nearly mean?
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readingWhich choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
A
Face
B
Lead
C
Cover
D
Before
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the best answer. The boxer wants to "front" the opponent. He wants to encounter him directly. "Face" means to confront or deal with directly.
Choice B is incorrect because "lead" implies guiding. Choice C is incorrect because "cover" implies hiding. Choice D is incorrect because "before" is a preposition, not a verb.