Question

read the paragraph. teaching the rambunctious group of canines at the obedience school was a great deal of work, but each instructor took a respite once the dogs were placed in their individual kennels. which word is closest in meaning to the underlined word? vacation beverage payment break

Explanation:

"Respite" means a short - term relief or break from something difficult or tiresome. "Vacation" is a longer - term time off, "beverage" is a drink, and "payment" is related to money. "Break" is the closest in meaning as it also refers to a short pause or rest.

Answer:

D. break