<p>It is no longer <strong>permissible</strong> for athletic programs in universities to give a lot more money for men's sports than for women's sports.</p>
<div data-answer="a"><span style="font-size: 13.008px;">The word "permissible" means allowed or acceptable. In the given sentence, it states that it is no longer allowed or acceptable for athletic programs in universities to give more money for men's sports than for women's sports. This implies that there was a time when it was considered acceptable, but that is no longer the case. The other options, "avoidable," "noticeable," and "presentable," do not fit the context and meaning of the sentence.</span></div><div data-answer="a"><span style="font-size: 13.008px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 13.008px;">(B) "Avoidable" means capable of being avoided or prevented. This does not fit the context of the sentence, as it does not address the issue of unequal funding for men's and women's sports. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: 13.008px;">(C) "Noticeable" means easily seen or observed. This does not fit the context of the sentence, as it does not address the issue of unequal funding for men's and women's sports. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: 13.008px;">(D) "Presentable" means suitable for being presented or displayed. This does not fit the context of the sentence, as it does not address the issue of unequal funding for men's and women's sports. Therefore, the correct answer is (A) "permissible."</span><br></div>