Question

1. the word \suppress\ in paragraph 8 most closely means –

a. to hide.
b. to share.
c. to speed up.
d. to keep down.

Explanation:

The word "suppress" means to forcibly put an end to or keep something under control. "To keep down" has a similar meaning in terms of controlling or restraining. "To hide" is about concealing, "to share" is about distributing or giving out, and "to speed up" is about increasing the rate.

Answer:

D. to keep down