Question

Pare \pe(ǝ)r\ verb 1. to trim or remove a covering or outer layer 2. to reduce something gradually, in small increments. From Old French parer, to trim or prepare, from Latin parẽre, to make ready. Based on the dictionary definition, which sentence option correctly uses the word pare?

A. Hoping to ace the test, the study group member pared up with partners and studied for three hours.
B. At mother's insistence, Gianna pared down the pile of books for her trip until the ones she had left actually fit in her suitcase.
C. Carl looked at his overflowing laundry basket and realized that his Saturday chores would pare down so many clothes to wash.
D. Each day of tryouts, coach keeps only the best players in order to create a pared team.

Answer 1

B

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Answer 2

B At Mother's insistence, Gianna pared down the pile of books for her trip until the ones she had left actually fit in her suitcase.

Step-by-step explanation:

That is the sentence that fits the meaning of the word.