Their _______ to the peak was beset with many hurdles
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ascent
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assent
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Dummy choice 1
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Dummy choice 2
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Ascent is a noun meaning the act of rising or climbing upward. Assent means agreement or approval. Since the context is about climbing to a peak (a physical upward journey), ascent is the correct choice. The sentence describes their climb to the mountain peak.