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Verbal·Craft and Structure·Words in Context
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Lima beans were domesticated in South America. Their physical structure is no longer identical to the structure of the wild plant they are descended from. Summer squash also __________ its wild ancestor. That ancestor plant had a hard rind and bitter flesh. Indigenous people in eastern North America carefully bred the crop until it had a soft rind and mild-tasting flesh.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
A
reacts to
B
helps with
C
varies from
D
argues with