Read the paragraph.Teaching the rambunctious group of canines at the obedience school was a great deal of work, but each instructor took a respite once the dogs were placed in their individual kennels.Which word is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

A “respite” is a short period of rest or relief from work. The instructors paused their work once the dogs were in their kennels, so “break” is the closest meaning. “Vacation” usually means a longer period away from work.

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