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Difficulty: EasyIdentifying Synonymous Context Clues

When constructing temporary crossing bridges, combat engineers install resilient decking—that is, flexible and shock-absorbing flooring—to withstand the repeated pounding of heavy supply convoys. This specialized surface prevents structural cracking and extends the lifespan of the span during tactical operations.

As used in the passage, what is the meaning of the word "resilient"?

  1. A
    Extremely rigid and unyielding
  2. B
    Designed for temporary use
  3. Flexible and able to absorb shocksAnswer
  4. D
    Completely immune to structural wear

Answer

Flexible and able to absorb shocks
The author provides a direct synonymous context clue immediately after the target word using the restatement signal 'that is,' which clarifies that 'resilient decking' means 'flexible and shock-absorbing flooring.' Therefore, the option describing the material as flexible and able to absorb shocks is correct.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Locate the target word in the passage
Found 'resilient decking' in the first sentence.
Identifying the target word's position is necessary to analyze the surrounding context.
2
Identify the punctuation and synonymous context clue marker
The target word is followed by an em-dash and the explanatory phrase 'that is, flexible and shock-absorbing flooring'.
The phrase 'that is' introduces a direct synonymous definition of the preceding term.
3
Match the synonymous phrase to the answer choices
The phrase 'flexible and shock-absorbing' directly matches 'Flexible and able to absorb shocks'.
Selecting the option that directly reflects the explicit textual definition guarantees the correct answer.

Key Concept

Identifying Synonymous Context Clues via Restatement Markers
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