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Difficulty: MediumExample Context Clues

Based on the illustrative example clues in the sentence, which vocabulary word correctly completes the blank?

Answer:Before applying the primer coat, the autobody specialist smoothed the damaged fender using 【abrasive】 materials, such as coarse sandpaper, emery cloth, and steel wool.

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abrasive
The sentence provides example context clues signaled by 'such as', listing 'coarse sandpaper, emery cloth, and steel wool.' All three items are gritty, rough materials designed to wear down or smooth a surface by friction, which precisely defines the word 'abrasive'.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the signal words indicating example context clues in the sentence.
The phrase 'such as' introduces illustrative examples of the target category.
Signal words like 'such as' alert the reader that the items listed define the defining characteristics of the unknown word.
2
Analyze the common properties shared by the listed examples: 'coarse sandpaper, emery cloth, and steel wool.'
All listed items are rough, gritty substances used for smoothing, grinding, or wearing down surfaces through friction.
Extracting the defining trait of the examples reveals the contextual meaning required for the blank.
3
Select the precise vocabulary term matching this shared characteristic.
The word 'abrasive' accurately describes substances that are rough and capable of grinding or polishing surfaces.
Fitting 'abrasive' into the sentence maintains exact semantic agreement with the provided examples.

Key Concept

Using signal words like 'such as' to deduce the meaning of an unfamiliar adjective from specific concrete examples.
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