Adequate

adjective · SAT

Meaning: Good enough for a particular need or purpose; sufficient.

Example

Which choice best matches the meaning of “adequate”?

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A) Good enough for a particular need or purpose; sufficient.. “Adequate” means: Good enough for a particular need or purpose; sufficient.

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to stick firmly to something

the arrival or beginning of something important

to make a problem or injury worse

open to more than one interpretation

something out of its proper historical time period

something unusual or unexpected

lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern

very old or old-fashioned