**'The mountains were imposing, casting long shadows over the valley.'** As used, 'imposing' most nearly means:
ATiny
BFriendly
CImpressive in a way that demands attention
DDisappearing
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Impressive in a way that demands attention
'Imposing' = grand, impressive, formidable. The mountains demand attention through their size, with shadows reinforcing scale. Option B captures this.
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