Question

Read the dictionary entry and the sentence below. Then answer the question that follows. DUE TMRW PLEASE HELP!! VERY EASY

provoke (pra-vohk') v 1. to bring about a response 2. to cause something to happen
3. to provide encouragement for, as a discussion 4. to make angry

Nadine is usually in a good mood, but her siblings sometimes provoke her by borrowing her things without asking.

Which meaning of "provoke" is used in this sentence?

-meaning 1

- meaning 2

-meaning 3

-meaning 4

Answer 1

Answer: it's number 4, to make angry.

Explanation: it makes the most sense