After wandering the desert for nearly three days without sight of water, thecommander was overwhelmed with joy to _ an oasis in the distance.
Correct answer: D. Descry
- A. Desiccate
- B. Devise
- C. Despoil
- D. Descry
- E. Deviate
Explanation
The sentence should read: "After wandering the desert for nearly three days without sight of water, the commander was overwhelmed with joy to descry an oasis in the distance."Here's why:- "Descry" means to catch sight of something, especially something difficult to see, which fits with the idea of spotting an oasis from a distance.
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