SSAT Reading Question 225: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 225
2. As used in line 5–6, "mesmerizing" most nearly means
- A. discordant
- B. mellifluous
- C. high pitched
- D. hypnotic
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
D is correct. The second sentence of the passage tells how the sirens "lured sailors and their ships to treacherous rocks and shipwreck with mesmerizing songs." Mesmerizing means "captivating," "spellbinding," or "hypnotic."