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16 August, 19:13

Magnified by its lift against the sky and by the soldier's testifying sense of the formidableness of a near enemy the group appeared of heroic, almost colossal, size.

formidableness noun

1. a state of wonder

2. causing fear

3. tending to inspire

4. qualities that discourage attack

Based on the definitions, what is the correct meaning of formidableness as it is used in the sentence?

A. a state of wonder

B. causing fear

C. tending to inspire

D. qualities that discourage attack

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  1. 16 August, 19:33
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    The correct answers is B. Causing fear.

    Explanation:

    Formidable is an adjective, which means, to cause awe or concern, also in other context It means to be tough or impressive. However, If we add the suffix - ness to it, it becomes a noun, so its conjugation as seen in the extract becomes completely different; but not the meaning, as the text implies exactly this meaning: sense of the formidableness of an enemy / a sense of fear and impression of the enemy.
  2. 16 August, 22:48
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    The answer is: B. causing fear.

    The adjective formidable - now turned into a noun: formidableness - means inspiring fear or respect because of being very large, intense, powerful or capable.

    In the excerpt from "A Horseman in the Sky," the author Ambrose Bierce provides a detailed account of a frightening military force, characterized by its magnitude and braveness.
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