Identify the definition of the word depression that is being used in this passage. Then describe which context clues help clarify the meaning of the word. Words
When it rains, it's harder to see the depressions in the road. It's important to drive more slowly than usual so that any potholes don't lead to a surprise trip to the mechanic.

Depression: (1) a state of unhappiness; (2) an economic slump; (3) a sunken area.