Read the following passage:
During deep-sea submersible operations, specialized instruments continuously monitor environmental and mechanical variables. The hull must withstand hyperbaric—that is, extremely high-pressure—deep-water conditions without structural deformation. Meanwhile, technicians inspect the tenuous, or fragile and easily broken, fiber-optic telemetry cables that transmit sonar data to the surface ship. Additionally, the filtration systems must remain potent, meaning highly effective and powerful, to continuously purify cabin atmosphere during prolonged underwater missions.
Based on the synonymous context clues provided in the passage, match each target vocabulary word to the phrase that directly defines it.
- hyperbaricExtremely high-pressure
- tenuousFragile and easily broken
- potentHighly effective and powerful
Answer
The target term 'hyperbaric' pairs with 'Extremely high-pressure', 'tenuous' pairs with 'Fragile and easily broken', and 'potent' pairs with 'Highly effective and powerful'.
Each vocabulary term is paired with its explicit contextual synonym embedded in the passage using standard punctuation markers (dashes, commas) and signal phrases ('that is', 'or', 'meaning'). 'Hyperbaric' corresponds directly to 'extremely high-pressure', 'tenuous' corresponds to 'fragile and easily broken', and 'potent' corresponds to 'highly effective and powerful'.
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept
Identifying Synonymous Context Clues
Estimated Time:1m 15s