Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

The lab technician wore gloves as a precaution.

The word that describes the new boss is "Affable." Affable means friendly, pleasant, and easy to approach or talk to. Similarly, and easy to get along with person is a person who is friendly, sociable, gracious, and approachable. This contrasts with the worry the team initially felt about getting a new boss.

The correct word to use is "ritual." A ritual is a set of actions or words performed in a regular way, often as part of a religious ceremony. A ritual is also any act done regularly, usually without thinking about it. The patient made a ritual of arranging the food on his plate, indicating a habitual or customary practice he follows when arranging his food before eating.

The meaning of the word "site" in the sentence is "Location." Site refers to a specific place or location where something is, was, or will be, or where something happened, is happening, or will happen: In this case, indicating the precise location of the wound deep within the hairline.

The meaning of the word "distended" in the sentence is "Enlarged." Distended means swollen, expanded, or enlarged beyond normal size, indicating that the patient's veins were visibly swollen or bulging, which was a cause for concern. The word distended veins is used to refer to when the vein is swollen.