Which word is closest in meaning to the word underlined?
The peace meeting nipped the crisis in the bud. This means that ____________
A. the crisis was averted B. the peace meeting was deadlocked C. members disagreed on who should receive the flower pot D. the crisis escalated despite the peace meeting
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is A. the crisis was averted.
The phrase "nipped the crisis in the bud" means that the peace meeting prevented or stopped the crisis from developing further. So, "the crisis was averted" accurately reflects the meaning of the phrase.
