Question

1. germinate most nearly means (a) sprout (b) oppress (c) adulate (d) foster 28. restore most nearly means (a) trip up (b) invigorate (c) care for (d) toughen 29. filament most nearly means (a) horse (b) triage (c) nightmare (d) thread

Explanation:

• For question 27, "germinate" means to begin to grow and develop, especially referring to a seed sprouting. "Sprout" has a similar meaning of emerging and starting to grow.
• For question 28, "restore" means to bring back to a former or original state. "Invigorate" means to give strength or energy to, which is related to bringing back a good - state.
• For question 29, a "filament" is a thin, thread - like structure. "Thread" is the most similar in meaning among the options.

Answer:

1. A. sprout
2. B. invigorate
3. D. thread