Read the paragraph. i stared up at the blue-tinged moon. the pier was silent except for the soft sound of the water sloshing against the rowboat. the strumming sound of a guitar drifted from the cabin out over the lake. it had been a good summer. which word would you circle if you wanted the writer to improve on a vague word? sloshing blue-tinged good strumming

Which statement best describes the use of the underlined word in the excerpts? in excerpt 1, it refers to personal growth, while in excerpt 2, it suggests the physical act of moving. in excerpt 1, it refers to personal growth, while in excerpt 2, it suggests scientific discoveries. in excerpt 1, it refers to societal advancement, while in excerpt 2, it suggests the gradual march of time. in excerpt 1, it refers to societal advancement, while in excerpt 2, it suggests steps toward a particular goal.