Question

Choose the meaning of the bold word.

The attendant vaulted into the car, backed it up with insolent skill, and put it where it belonged. (“The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”)
(1 point)

hijacked
hijacked

jumped
jumped

raced
raced

slinked

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

jumped

Answer 2

[AI-generated answer — Step-by-Step Bot]

The meaning of the bold word "vaulted" in this context is jumped.

Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Explain Bot]

To determine the meaning of the bold word in the given sentence, we can consider the context and look for clues. In this case, the word "vaulted" is used to describe what the attendant did when entering the car. To vault means to jump or leap with agility and energy. Therefore, the correct answer is "jumped."