During deep-sea submersible maintenance, technicians must address any deleterious—that is, harmful and degrading—effects of electrolytic corrosion. Furthermore, operators must apply a viscous, or thick and sticky, sealant across all primary bulkhead joints to maintain structural integrity. Finally, inspectors should discard any superfluous replacement parts, removing all unnecessary surplus items from the work compartment to prevent hazardous loose debris.
Based on the passage, match each target vocabulary term on the left with the synonymous context clue on the right that directly clarifies its meaning.
- deleteriousharmful and degrading
- viscousthick and sticky
- superfluousunnecessary surplus
Answer
The term 'deleterious' pairs with 'harmful and degrading', 'viscous' pairs with 'thick and sticky', and 'superfluous' pairs with 'unnecessary surplus'.
Each target vocabulary word is directly clarified within the passage through a distinct synonymous context clue structure: 'deleterious' is defined using the restatement phrase 'that is, harmful and degrading'; 'viscous' is clarified by the appositive 'or thick and sticky'; and 'superfluous' is mirrored by the parallel participial description 'unnecessary surplus'.
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept
Identifying Synonymous Context Clues
Estimated Time:1m 30s