Look at the thesaurus entry for precipitation.

precipitation \ pri-ˌsi-pə-ˈtā-shən \ haste, hurry, hustle

Based on this entry, what is the best definition of precipitate?

A) to claim expertise in something
B) to temporarily cease all activity
C) to cause something to happen suddenly
D) to speak harshly or unfairly

Question

Look at the thesaurus entry for precipitation.

precipitation \ pri-ˌsi-pə-ˈtā-shən \ haste, hurry, hustle

Based on this entry, what is the best definition of precipitate?

A) to claim expertise in something
B) to temporarily cease all activity
C) to cause something to happen suddenly
D) to speak harshly or unfairly

MidniteSunny · Answer

I had no idea prior to this that precipitation could mean anything other than raining or snowing, but it seems to me that the best answer would be C because "suddenly" could also mean hurriedly or hastily. It just makes the most sense within the context.

Lars · Answer

@midnitesunny wrote:

I had no idea prior to this that precipitation could mean anything other than raining or snowing, but it seems to me that the best answer would be C because "suddenly" could also mean hurriedly or hastily. It just makes the most sense within the context.

Okay, thank you :)