Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The lady who won the beauty contest had a good gait.
A
stature
B
figure
C
elegance
D
carriage
Verified Correct Answer: D.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word "gait" refers to the way someone walks or moves. The closest meaning to "gait" is "carriage", which describes a person's posture, movement, or the way they carry themselves.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11011)