Question :
Select the sentence containing the homonym of the Bracket word: The (tripos) system at Cambridge remains a model of academic rigor.
Option :
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The tripos involved oral defense and written modules.
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He broke his tripos into discrete phases of analysis.
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The ceremonial tripos stool toppled during the investiture.
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She passed the natural sciences tripos with distinction.
Correct answer : c)
Explanation :
The correct answer is option c i.e. “The ceremonial tripos stool toppled during the investiture.
The highlighted word “tripos” in the original sentence refers to the Cambridge University examination system—a formal set of exams for undergraduate degrees.
However, “tripos” also has another historical meaning at Cambridge:
It refers to a three-legged wooden stool used in academic ceremonies, especially by the “tripos speaker.”