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The technician used a cautious approach to inspect the high-voltage circuit, carefully double-checking every connection before restoring power. In this sentence, which of the following most nearly means cautious?

  1. A
    reckless
  2. carefulAnswer
  3. C
    hasty
  4. D
    casual

Answer

careful
The sentence provides a clear restatement clue in the phrase 'carefully double-checking every connection.' Therefore, 'careful' is the synonym that directly matches the meaning of cautious in this context.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the target word and read the surrounding context.
The target word is 'cautious' describing how the technician approached working on a high-voltage circuit.
Contextual clues reveal the word's function and intended meaning in the specific scenario.
2
Locate direct context clues or restatements in the sentence.
The phrase 'carefully double-checking every connection' directly defines and illustrates the technician's approach.
Restatement clues provide an explicit synonym or elaboration of the unfamiliar term.
3
Substitute the synonym candidates into the sentence.
Replacing 'cautious' with 'careful' preserves the exact meaning and tone of the original sentence.
Verification ensures the chosen option maintains grammatical and semantic agreement.

Key Concept

Identifying synonyms through restatement context clues
Estimated Time:45s
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Context Clues for Synonyms

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