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Difficulty: MediumIdentifying Synonymous Context Clues

Read the following technical maintenance passage. Based on the synonymous context clue in the text, determine the definition of the target term to complete the statement below.

"During preventative maintenance on hydraulic braking lines, ground crews must ensure the fluid remains limpid—that is, completely clear and transparent—before pressurizing the reservoir. Any suspended sediment or particulate matter can obstruct micro-valves, leading to erratic pressure spikes and potential actuator failure during high-speed taxiing."

Answer:According to the context clues in the passage, the word 'limpid' means 【clear】.

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clear (or transparent)
The passage provides a direct synonymous context clue set off by dashes and introduced by the signal phrase 'that is'. The words immediately following ('completely clear and transparent') directly define 'limpid'. Therefore, filling the blank with 'clear' or 'transparent' accurately completes the sentence.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Locate the target vocabulary word 'limpid' within the passage.
The word appears in the phrase: 'ensure the fluid remains limpid—that is, completely clear and transparent—before pressurizing the reservoir.'
Identifying the target word's position in the sentence reveals the surrounding punctuation and signaling phrases.
2
Identify the punctuation and signaling phrase that provides a restatement clue.
The em-dashes and the signal phrase 'that is' directly introduce an explanatory restatement of 'limpid'.
In reading comprehension passages, the phrase 'that is' offset by dashes serves as a direct synonymous context clue defining the preceding term.
3
Extract the synonym to complete the blank in the statement.
The clarifying phrase 'completely clear and transparent' supplies the exact meaning, identifying 'clear' or 'transparent' as the correct response.
The author provides the exact meaning within the context of the sentence without requiring outside technical knowledge.

Key Concept

Identifying direct restatement and appositive synonymous context clues indicated by signal phrases such as 'that is'.
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