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Word meaning in context

  • ATI TEAS
  • HESI A2
  • Reading: Craft and Structure
  • Multiple choice
  • Difficulty 3 of 5

Question

In the passage, what does “absorb” most nearly mean?

  1. Take in✓ Correct

    The surrounding sentences define the word in this sense.

  2. Divide evenly✗ Incorrect

    The context points to a different meaning.

  3. Create suddenly✗ Incorrect

    The context points to a different meaning.

  4. Hold motionless✗ Incorrect

    The context points to a different meaning.

Answer

A. Take in

Rationale

Take in The surrounding details establish this meaning, so the other choices do not fit the context.

RememberUse nearby clues to determine a word’s meaning.

Sources

  • DOE Explains...the Carbon Cycle U.S. Department of Energy · License: US government work (public domain) · Retrieved · DOE Explains...the Carbon Cycle · page updated 2026-03-09
  • The Carbon Cycle NASA · License: US government work (public domain) · Retrieved · The Slow Carbon Cycle · page updated 2026-02-23

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