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Difficulty: MediumSynonym Context Clues

Based on the synonym context clue provided in the sentence below, which word correctly completes the blank?

Answer:The shipyard supervisor enforced 【stringent】 safety regulations—insisting upon strict and uncompromising standards to eliminate workplace hazards.

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stringent
The word 'stringent' correctly fills the blank because the dash restatement explicitly defines the regulations as 'strict and uncompromising.'

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Locate the punctuation signal and context clue within the sentence.
The dash introduces an explicit synonym and restatement: 'insisting upon strict and uncompromising standards'.
Dashes frequently set off restatements that clarify or define the preceding term.
2
Determine the word that directly corresponds to the meaning of strict and uncompromising rules.
The adjective 'stringent' means rigorous, strict, and binding.
The sentence requires an adjective modifying 'safety regulations' that matches the explicit description of being strict.

Key Concept

Identifying synonym context clues through dash-separated restatements
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