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Difficulty: MediumSynonym Context Clues

Examine the operational planning statement below. Based on the paired synonym clue, which vocabulary term correctly completes the statement?

Answer:When drafting the contingency plan, the tactical coordinator adopted a 【pragmatic】 methodology, prioritizing practical and realistic solutions over speculative theories.

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pragmatic
The correct term is 'pragmatic' because the descriptive phrase 'practical and realistic solutions' acts as a direct synonym context clue. In vocabulary assessment, 'pragmatic' specifically means oriented toward practical application and real-world results rather than theoretical speculation.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Locate the explicit context clue in the sentence that defines the missing adjective.
The coordinate phrase 'prioritizing practical and realistic solutions' directly restates the defining characteristic of the methodology.
Synonym context clues provide an immediate definition or equivalent descriptive phrase for the target word.
2
Determine the required grammatical role and definition.
An adjective meaning 'guided by practical and sensible considerations' is required to modify 'methodology.'
The word must fit syntactically before 'methodology' and contrast with 'speculative theories.'
3
Select the precise vocabulary word that matches 'practical and realistic.'
The word 'pragmatic' directly denotes dealing with problems in a practical, sensible, and realistic manner.
Aligning 'pragmatic' with 'practical and realistic' correctly resolves the synonym context clue.

Key Concept

Identifying synonym context clues through defining coordinate phrases and appositive restatements
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