Question

1. what is the best meaning of \jettisoned\ as it is used in paragraph 1?

a. ate
b. threw
c. caught
d. dropped

Explanation:

The word "jettisoned" means to throw or drop something from an aircraft, ship, etc. to lighten the load or for some other reason. Among the options, "dropped" is the closest in meaning.

Answer:

D. dropped