Question

What does the word dispense mean based on the context clues provided?

Two days had gone by since the shuttle's engines had died. Fortunately, the crew had power for light and heat, as well as a good supply of
oxygen. Since the rescue ship from Earth wouldn't reach the shuttle for another two days, the captain decided it was time to dispense the
rations.
A. to scatter
B. to eat everything
c. to cause to disappear
D. to hand out

Answer 1

Explanation: to hand out

Answer 2

The correct answer is D. to hand out.

Step-by-step explanation:

To dispense means, according to the Cambridge Dictionary, to give out things, especially products, services, or amounts of money. It also means to give or provide an item or substance. Some synonyms are to give, to distribute, share out, administer. From the options provided, the closest one is letter D, so it is the correct answer.