Multiple choice

Directions: Select the option that best defines the word in bold.

Gargoyle

  1. stone spout

  2. golden eagle

  3. garish

  4. vile
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A Correct answer
Explanation

A gargoyle is a carved stone figure, specifically one that functions as a water spout projecting from a building to direct rainwater away. Option A correctly identifies this architectural purpose. The other options confuse gargoyle with unrelated words (golden eagle, garish, vile).

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