Question

He splayed his hands over the table. What is the meaning of the underlined word?

• A. move negligently
• B. move gently
• C. tapped
• D. spread

Hint:

When dealing with vocabulary questions, try substituting each option into the sentence and see which one makes the most sense contextually.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the meaning of the word "splayed." 
"Splayed" means to spread out, expand, or stretch apart, usually unevenly

Step 2: Analyzing each option:

• Move negligently: Acting carelessly --- not correct.
• Move gently: Moving softly --- not related.
• Tapped: Light hitting motion --- not correct.
• Spread: Opened out or expanded --- correct meaning.

Thus, the meaning of "splayed" is spread.