Question

read each passage carefully and answer the questions based on the context clues provided within the passage. select the option that best answers each question.
passage 1:
since she was a child, sarah had harbored a fervent passion for exploration. she would spend hours poring over maps, imagining distant lands and unknown territories waiting to be discovered. her room was adorned with posters of famous explorers, and she often dreamed of following in their footsteps. despite the occasional skepticism from her peers, sarah remained undeterred in her quest for adventure.
what does the word \harbored\ most likely mean in this passage?
secretly
deeply
cherished
red
3 pts
question 17
read each passage carefully and answer the questions based on the context clues provided within the passage. select the option that best answers each question.

Explanation:

In the context, "harbored" is used to describe Sarah having a long - standing passion. It means she held or nurtured this passion. "Cherished" implies holding something dear and nurturing it, which is the closest in meaning among the likely options.

Answer:

Cherished (assuming "cherished" is one of the options as the provided text cut off the options but based on the meaning - seeking nature of the question this is the most appropriate meaning from common word - meaning analysis in literature and linguistics context)