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Difficulty: MediumMultiple-Meaning Words

Read the two statements below. What single word correctly fills both blanks to satisfy the specific contextual meaning of each sentence?

Answer:Statement 1: The naval patrol boat navigated into the protected 【harbor】 to refuel before the severe weather arrived.

Statement 2: A professional aircraft technician must never 【harbor】 doubts about flight safety without reporting them immediately.

Answer

harbor (or harbour)
The polysemous word 'harbor' functions in Statement 1 as a noun referring to a sheltered area of water where ships anchor or dock safely. In Statement 2, 'harbor' functions as a verb meaning to hold, entertain, or keep an internal feeling or thought in mind, such as doubts or reservations. Therefore, 'harbor' correctly completes both sentences.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the context of Statement 1 to determine the missing word's part of speech and meaning.
In Statement 1, the context of a 'naval patrol boat' entering a 'protected' area to 'refuel' indicates a noun denoting a sheltered body of water or port for watercraft.
The maritime setting and vessel navigation require a noun referring to a safe anchorage.
2
Analyze the context of Statement 2 to determine the missing word's part of speech and meaning.
In Statement 2, the phrase 'must never [blank] doubts' requires a transitive verb meaning to hold, entertain, or maintain a feeling or belief internally.
The maintenance and safety context requires a verb that pairs idiomatically with internal concerns or doubts.
3
Identify the shared polysemous word that satisfies both contextual roles.
The word 'harbor' functions both as a noun meaning a sheltered port and as a verb meaning to hold or keep a thought or feeling in mind.
Selecting the single lemma that resolves both distinct definitions satisfies the dual contextual requirements.

Key Concept

Polysemy and contextual word determination
Estimated Time:45s
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