Question

read the passage. then, select the synonym of the word in bold. when lewis and clark made their journey west, their party was laden with supplies. several boats and two horses were loaded with clothing, medicine, camping equipment, maps, and weapons. in total, lewis spent $2,324 on gear for the trip.

Explanation:

To find the synonym of "laden", we analyze the context. The passage says the party was "laden with supplies" and then mentions boats and horses were "loaded with" various items. "Laden" here means carrying a heavy load, and "loaded" has a very similar meaning in this context (being filled or burdened with something). So the synonym of "laden" is "loaded".

Answer:

loaded