Match each target word used in the sentence context to its correct synonym or contextual definition.
- Novice (in: "Although he was a novice who had just joined the maintenance crew, he quickly mastered the daily routine.")Beginner or inexperienced person
- Hazardous (in: "Wearing protective gloves is mandatory because handling the corrosive solvent is hazardous to skin.")Dangerous or posing risk of harm
- Reluctant (in: "The technician was reluctant to flip the main switch without double-checking the wiring diagram first.")Hesitant or unwilling to proceed immediately
- Thrive (in: "With regular irrigation and fertile soil, the newly planted seedlings will thrive throughout the spring.")Flourish or grow vigorously
Answer
Novice matches 'Beginner or inexperienced person'; Hazardous matches 'Dangerous or posing risk of harm'; Reluctant matches 'Hesitant or unwilling to proceed immediately'; Thrive matches 'Flourish or grow vigorously'.
Each word is matched to its definition through distinct context clues: 'novice' connects to having 'just joined' (beginner); 'hazardous' connects to 'protective gloves' and 'corrosive solvent' (dangerous); 'reluctant' connects to pausing before action (hesitant); and 'thrive' connects to ideal growing conditions (flourish).
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept
Using surrounding sentence clues to determine the precise synonym or contextual meaning of a word.
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