Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the most suitable meaning for the given word.

Keelhaul

  1. punish severely

  2. to disparage

  3. pompous

  4. tutelage
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Explanation

Keelhaul is a historical naval punishment involving dragging a person under the keel of a ship. It is used figuratively to mean punishing someone severely.

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