Based on the context of each excerpt from Edgar Allan Poe’s "The Masque of the Red Death," choose the definition that most closely matches the meaning of the bolded word.

Demarco and tanya have received information about three separate mortgage offers. in two or three paragraphs, describe your recommendation for the best financial choice in their situation. evaluate each of the three offers, compare and contrast their effectiveness, and explain the offer that works best. as you explain your answer, support it using reasons and evidence from the calculations you made based on the information provided in this guide for analyzing mortgage options.