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Difficulty: EasySynonym Context Clues

Complete the sentence below based on the explicit synonym context clue. What term correctly completes the statement?

Answer:The base commander instructed all security sentries to remain 【vigilant】—meaning watchful and alert—during the night patrol.

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vigilant
The sentence provides an explicit definition set off by dashes: 'meaning watchful and alert'. The word 'vigilant' directly means keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties, making it the exact term defined by the context.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Locate the explicit context clue in the sentence.
The dashes set off the explanatory phrase 'meaning watchful and alert'.
Punctuation such as dashes often encloses appositives or direct definitions that explain the target word.
2
Identify the vocabulary term that directly corresponds to being watchful and alert.
The adjective 'vigilant' means alertly watchful, especially to avoid danger.
Inserting 'vigilant' aligns with both the grammatical structure (adjective modifying sentries) and the definition provided.

Key Concept

Identifying vocabulary terms using dash-delimited restatement synonym clues
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