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Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: The historian described the vault above the ancient hall.

1. The athlete executed a clean vault in the gymnastics final.
2. The banker checked the vault before closing the branch.
3. The cathedral’s vault displayed intricate carved patterns.
4. The old vault collapsed after years of neglect.

Correct answer: The athlete executed a clean vault in the gymnastics final.

Solution

"Vault" can mean an arched roof/ceiling or a leap in gymnastics. The sentence about the athlete uses the homonym in the gymnastics sense.

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