Question

What does the word precipitated mean in the following sentence?

The incident at school precipitated the need for more security.

A.
lessened
B.
oppressed
C.
happened after
D.
brought about

Answer 1

Option D

Step-by-step explanation:

The word precipitated means cause, to cause a event that is usually bad. In this case the events at the school caused the need for more security or "brought about" the need for more security, (option D) and brought about is a verb that means to cause so the answer is indeed option D.

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