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Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: The cathedral’s façade was reinforced by a carved corbel supporting the balcony.

1. The stone corbel bore the immense weight of the arch above it.
2. The corbel displayed intricate medieval craftsmanship.
3. The strategist used a political corbel to justify his controversial alliance.
4. The damaged corbel was carefully restored during renovation.

Correct answer: The strategist used a political corbel to justify his controversial alliance.

Solution

A homonym is a word that has the same spelling or pronunciation but a different meaning. Here, the highlighted word is used in architecture, while option C uses the same word in a different, figurative context.

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