<p>We can finish the meeting by 4 o'clock as long as we <u>adhere</u> to the agenda and avoid introducing new topics and asking irrelevant questions.</p>
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<p>The correct answer is <strong>(B) adhere</strong>.</p>
<p>The word "adhere" means to stick to or follow closely. In the context of the sentence, it means that in order to finish the meeting by 4 o'clock, it is important to follow or stick to the agenda without deviating from it by introducing new topics or asking irrelevant questions.</p>
<p>The other options are not suitable in this context:</p><p><span style="font-size: 13.008px;">(A) "estimate" means to make a guess or approximate calculation, but it does not convey the idea of following the agenda.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 13.008px;">(C) "perceive" means to understand or become aware of something through the senses, which is not applicable in this context.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 13.008px;">(D) "assume" means to suppose or take for granted, but it does not convey the idea of following the agenda.</span></p>
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