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Throughout the intense emergency drill, the crew chief remained resolute, standing firm and determined despite the unexpected complications. Which word is the closest synonym for resolute as used in this sentence?

  1. A
    hesitant
  2. determinedAnswer
  3. C
    resonant
  4. D
    aggressive

Answer

determined
The word 'resolute' is defined directly in the sentence by the clarifying context clue 'standing firm and determined.' Thus, 'determined' is the exact contextual synonym.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Locate the target word and examine the surrounding sentence for restatement clues.
The target word is 'resolute,' followed immediately by the descriptive clause 'standing firm and determined.'
Context sentences frequently define unfamiliar words through explanatory or synonymous restatements.
2
Extract the direct synonym provided by the context clue.
The phrase 'standing firm and determined' identifies 'determined' as the meaning of 'resolute.'
Matching the restatement phrase to the options pinpoints the correct synonym.
3
Select the option that matches the identified synonym.
The choice 'determined' matches the meaning established by the context.
The correct answer must align precisely in definition and grammatical function.

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