Question

determine word meanings using context clues 4 - quiz - level e. cows are raised for food in many countries. often, steps for preparing insects will precede an insect meal. insects may first be dried, fried, or seasoned. but once prepared, many insects taste delicious! a person eats a prepared insect. complete the chart. what does \precede\ mean in this passage? word: precede. clue: may first be dried, fried, or seasoned. meaning:?. to occur again. to taste good. to create quickly. to happen before.

Explanation:

The clue "may first be dried, fried, or seasoned" indicates that these steps come before the insect meal. So "precede" means to happen before.

Answer:

to happen before