Question

7 the word absorb means ____.
a repeat
c give out
b soak up
d bounce off

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "absorb", we analyze each option:

• Option A: "repeat" means to do or say again, which is not related to "absorb".
• Option B: "soak up" means to take in or absorb (like a sponge soaking up water), which matches the meaning of "absorb".
• Option C: "give out" means to emit or distribute, the opposite of absorbing.
• Option D: "bounce off" means to reflect or ricochet, not absorb.

Answer:

B. soak up