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Difficulty: EasySynonym Context Clues

The patrol unit was warned that the mountain pass was perilous, a hazardous and unsafe route prone to rockslides.

In the sentence above, which of the following is the closest synonym for perilous?

  1. A
    permanent
  2. hazardousAnswer
  3. C
    secure
  4. D
    scenic

Answer

The closest synonym for perilous is hazardous.
The sentence provides an explicit synonym clue in the appositive phrase 'a hazardous and unsafe route'. This directly defines 'perilous' as dangerous or full of risk, making 'hazardous' the correct synonym.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Locate the target word in the sentence and scan for immediate synonym or restatement clues.
The target word 'perilous' is followed by the appositive phrase 'a hazardous and unsafe route'.
Appositives set off by commas often provide direct synonyms or clear definitions of unfamiliar terms.
2
Compare the meaning identified in the context clue to the provided choices.
'Hazardous' directly reflects the meaning of being unsafe and full of danger.
Both words describe a state of significant risk or threat.

Key Concept

Identifying synonym context clues through descriptive appositive phrases
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