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The supply sergeant made a prudent decision, choosing a wise and cautious approach to rationing the remaining fuel reserves.

In the sentence above, what is the meaning of the word prudent?

  1. A
    reckless
  2. B
    proud
  3. wiseAnswer
  4. D
    popular

Answer

wise
The sentence contains an explicit restatement clue directly after the target word: 'choosing a wise and cautious approach.' This context clearly demonstrates that 'prudent' means wise and careful.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Locate the target word and identify surrounding context clues.
The target word is 'prudent', immediately followed by the explanatory phrase 'choosing a wise and cautious approach'.
Restatement clues directly define or clarify the meaning of the target word within the sentence.
2
Match the identified context clue to the provided answer options.
The word 'wise' corresponds directly to the paired clue 'wise and cautious'.
Synonyms share identical or closely aligned primary meanings.

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Synonym Context Clues
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