Select the word or phrase that will make the sentence grammatically correct.
The nurse _______ the potent medication with 10mL of water.

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Diluted means to make a liquid less concentrated (make it weaker). In this example, the nurse is adding water to the very strong medication to weaken it.
I don't like the taste of energy drinks so I will dilute them in water to weaken the overly sweet flavor.
Dilate means to enlarge or expand.
Your pupils will dilate when you are in the dark so you can see better.
Distributed means to pass or deal out.
I am going to distribute the informational pamphlets to the audience.
Suppressed means stopped or subdued.
Drinking a cup of coffee suppressed my hunger.

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