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Difficulty: MediumSynonym Context Clues

During the supply depot inspection, the quartermaster noted a copious cache of spare filters, finding an abundant and plentiful reserve stored across three loading bays. Which word is closest in meaning to copious as used in the sentence?

  1. A
    scarce
  2. plentifulAnswer
  3. C
    copied
  4. D
    expired

Answer

The word 'plentiful' is the correct synonym because the surrounding sentence provides direct synonym clues ('abundant and plentiful reserve') describing a large quantity.
The sentence provides an explicit synonym clue by describing the cache as an 'abundant and plentiful reserve.' Therefore, 'plentiful' is the exact contextual synonym for 'copious.'

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Locate the target vocabulary word and examine its immediate surrounding context.
The target word is 'copious', modifying the noun phrase 'cache of spare filters.'
Identifying the target word and its grammatical role grounds the search for context clues.
2
Identify explicit synonym context clues within the sentence.
The participial phrase 'finding an abundant and plentiful reserve' acts as a direct restatement of the word's meaning.
Context clues often provide explicit restatements or parallel adjectives to define less common words.
3
Select the option that matches the identified synonym clue.
The option 'plentiful' directly reflects 'abundant and plentiful.'
Choosing the term that directly mirrors the restatement ensures precise contextual synonymy.

Key Concept

Identifying synonym context clues via sentence restatement
Estimated Time:35s
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