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What single word correctly completes both of the following sentences?

Answer:1. The architect drew a preliminary 【draft】 of the building plan before submitting it for review.
2. A chilly 【draft】 entered the room through the unsealed window frame.

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The word "draft" correctly completes both sentences.
The word "draft" is a polysemous word. In architectural and drafting contexts, it refers to a preliminary sketch or outline. In environmental and indoor climate contexts, it refers to a current of cool air passing through an enclosed area. Therefore, "draft" correctly completes both blanks.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the contextual meaning required for the first sentence.
The clues "architect", "drew", and "preliminary ... building plan" indicate an initial sketch or version of a design.
Analyzing contextual clues establishes the semantic domain for the first blank.
2
Identify the contextual meaning required for the second sentence.
The clues "chilly", "entered the room", and "unsealed window" refer to a current of cool air moving through a space.
Analyzing the second sentence reveals the alternative definition needed.
3
Find the single polysemous word that satisfies both definitions.
The word "draft" means both a preliminary sketch/version and a flow of cool air.
A multiple-meaning word allows one term to function accurately in two entirely different domains.

Key Concept

Multiple-meaning words (polysemy) have distinct definitions that must be determined by surrounding context clues.
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