Based on its context, which is the most precise meaning of the underlined
word?
the uncovered part had the appearance of a huge cylinder,
caked over and its outline softened by a thick scaly dun-
coloured incrustation. it had a diameter of about thirty
yards. he approached the mass, surprised at the size and
more so at the shape, since most meteorites are rounded
more or less completely. it was, however, still so hot from
its flight through the air as to forbid his near approach.
o
a. slow
o b. encourage
o c. stop
o d. allow