A 3-letter word has been taken out of each of the following words.Can you figure it out?

Question

A 3-letter word has been taken out of each of the following words. The letters may not be adjacent, but they are in order. Can you figure it out?

_ _ RB _ E
RE _ _ _ E
_ _ R _ IC
CON _ E _ _

Answer 1

The 3 letter word has to be Gal: A girl or young woman:
1. GARBLE: Reproduce (a message, sound, or transmission) in a confused and distorted way.
2. REGALE: Entertain or amuse (someone) with talk.
3. GARLIC: A strong-smelling pungent-tasting bulb, used as a flavouring in cooking and in herbal medicine.
4. CONGEAL: Become semi-solid, especially on cooling.