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Difficulty: MediumSynonym Context Clues

Complete the maintenance log statement below by using the embedded synonym context clue. Which vocabulary term correctly fills in the blank?

Answer:The lead technician proved remarkably 【adroit】 during the engine assembly—deft and skillful in fitting tightly toleranced turbine blades.

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adroit (or equivalent recognized synonyms such as adept or dexterous)
The sentence contains an explicit restatement clue set off by a dash: 'deft and skillful.' The term 'adroit' means clever or skillful in using the hands or mind, making it the exact synonym needed to complete the sentence.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Locate the explicit synonym clue positioned after the em-dash in the sentence.
The phrase 'deft and skillful' acts as a direct restatement clue defining the missing adjective.
An em-dash or appositive phrase often sets off a direct definition or synonym of the target term.
2
Identify the vocabulary term that precisely corresponds to the meaning 'deft and skillful'.
The word 'adroit' signifies displaying dexterity, skill, or adeptness in physical or technical tasks.
Inserting 'adroit' matches the part of speech and satisfies the meaning established by the restatement clue.

Key Concept

Using dash-separated restatements as explicit synonym context clues to determine vocabulary meaning.
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