Pregunta 2 (50 puntos) Select the word or phrase that is a synonym of the bolded word Use context clues to help you understand the word's meaning. Spelunkers who attempt to explore Cocklebiddy Cave concede that they must be as good at scuba diving as they are at rock or mountain climbing. fear c admit. avoid

## Step 1<br />The problem is asking us to find a synonym for the word "concede" in the given sentence. A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.<br />## Step 2<br />The sentence is: "Spelunkers who attempt to explore Cocklebiddy Cave concede that they must be as good at scuba diving as they are at rock or mountain climbing."<br />## Step 3<br />In this context, "concede" means to admit or acknowledge something, often reluctantly or under pressure. The sentence implies that the spelunkers are admitting that they need to be skilled in scuba diving, even though they are primarily rock or mountain climbers.<br />## Step 4<br />Given the options "fear," "c admit," and "avoid," the word that best fits as a synonym for "concede" is "admit." The word "fear" does not fit the context of the sentence, and "avoid" is the opposite of what "concede" means in this context.