Question

read the dictionary entry for reliable. reliable \
i-lye-bel\\ adj 1. certain 2. predictable 3. time-tested 4. dependable which definition most closely matches the meaning of reliable as used in paragraph 8? a definition 1 b definition 2 c definition 3 d definition 4

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the definitions:

• "Certain" (Def 1) implies sureness, not reliability.
• "Predictable" (Def 2) is about being foreseen, not reliability.
• "Time - tested" (Def 3) is about withstanding time, not core reliability.
• "Dependable" (Def 4) means trustworthy/reliable, matching the common use of "reliable".

Answer:

D. Definition 4