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Difficulty: MediumSynonym Context Clues

During the debriefing, the logistics coordinator provided copious documentation—an abundant and plentiful supply of inventory records that answered every operational query.

As used in the sentence, which word is the best synonym for copious?

  1. A
    Sparse
  2. PlentifulAnswer
  3. C
    Duplicated
  4. D
    Complex

Answer

The word 'plentiful' is the best synonym for 'copious'.
The sentence uses a dash to introduce a clarifying restatement: 'an abundant and plentiful supply'. In this context, 'copious' describes a large, ample volume of material, making 'plentiful' the correct synonym.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Locate the target word and identify the surrounding context clue structure.
The target word 'copious' is followed by a dash introducing the restatement phrase 'an abundant and plentiful supply'.
An em-dash is frequently used in sentence construction to provide an immediate definition or synonymous clarification.
2
Match the restatement clue to the correct synonym among the answer choices.
'Plentiful' is synonymous with 'abundant' and denotes an ample quantity.
Selecting the choice that mirrors the explicit descriptive clue ensures accurate contextual meaning.

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