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Difficulty: EasyAnalyzing Multiple-Meaning Words

Read the sentences below. Fill in the blanks with the single multiple-meaning word that logically completes both sentences based on the context. Which word correctly fills both blanks?

Answer:The electrician tested the circuit breaker to ensure that the electrical 【current】 moved steadily through the wiring. At the same time, the navigator warned the crew about a strong ocean 【current】 that could push the boat off course.

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current
The word 'current' is a multiple-meaning word that functions as a noun in both contexts: in physics and electronics, it refers to the flow of electric charge, while in oceanography and navigation, it refers to a continuous flow of water.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the first sentence for electrical domain context clues.
The phrases 'electrical' and 'moved steadily through the wiring' describe the flow of electric charge, which is defined as a 'current'.
Identifying the technical context isolates potential vocabulary meanings related to electricity.
2
Analyze the second sentence for nautical and environmental context clues.
The phrases 'ocean' and 'push the boat off course' describe a steady, directed movement of water, which is also defined as a 'current'.
Testing the candidate word against the second context confirms that 'current' fulfills both distinct meanings.

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Analyzing Multiple-Meaning Words
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