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Difficulty: EasySynonym Context Clues

The network technician installed a robust firewall—strong and sturdy in its defenses—to protect the server from external cyber intrusions. Which of the following is the closest synonym for the word robust as used in the sentence?

  1. A
    fragile
  2. B
    rusty
  3. sturdyAnswer
  4. D
    complex

Answer

sturdy
The sentence provides an explicit dash restatement ('strong and sturdy in its defenses') that directly defines the target word. 'Sturdy' is an exact synonym for strong and durable.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the target word and locate punctuation-based context clues.
The target word is 'robust', enclosed by dashes containing the clarifying phrase 'strong and sturdy in its defenses'.
Dash restatements serve as direct synonym clues defining unfamiliar vocabulary within the sentence.
2
Match the defining words from the context clue to the correct synonym among the answer choices.
'Sturdy' directly matches the meaning of being strong, solid, and capable of withstanding stress.
Synonym context clues provide a direct definition or near-equivalent term for the target word.

Key Concept

Identifying Synonym Context Clues via Dash Restatements
Estimated Time:45s
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