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Difficulty: MediumContext Clues for Synonyms

Based on the context clues in the passage, fill in the blank with the one-word synonym that best matches the meaning of the bolded word.

Answer:Although the technical manual covered complex electrical systems, the lead engineer drafted a lucid summary that simplified each schematic into straightforward concepts, ensuring that the final guidelines were remarkably 【clear】.

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clear (or acceptable synonyms such as understandable, comprehensible, plain, intelligible)
The sentence contrasts the 'complex electrical systems' with an engineer's summary that 'simplified each schematic into straightforward concepts'. These clues indicate that 'lucid' describes something that is clear, easily understood, and free from obscurity. Therefore, 'clear' or 'understandable' accurately fills the blank.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the contrast and explanation context clues surrounding the target word in the sentence.
The clause 'simplified each schematic into straightforward concepts' contrasts with 'complex electrical systems' to show the summary makes the material easy to comprehend.
Context clues define the exact semantic role and meaning of the target word within the sentence structure.
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Determine the synonym of the bolded word 'lucid' that fits grammatically into the blank.
'Lucid' means easily understood, intelligible, or clear. The adjective 'clear' fits both the context and the predicate adjective position after 'remarkably'.
The sentence requires an adjective describing guidelines that are straightforward and easy to follow.

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Using contrast and explanation context clues to determine the synonym of a word in a technical passage
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