Word Knowledge · Question 28

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All personnel must adhere to the posted safety regulations. Adhere means

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Correct answer to question 28 (Word Knowledge): stick to

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Adhere has a physical sense, to stick fast to a surface, and a figurative one, to follow a rule closely. Rules and regulations take the figurative sense, so stick to is correct.

Updated: November 2026

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