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Difficulty: MediumSynonym Context Clues

Read the engineering report excerpt below. Based on the embedded synonym context clue, which vocabulary term correctly fills in the blank to complete the sentence?

Answer:The base engineer recommended a 【pragmatic】 approach—a practical and sensible solution that addressed immediate structural weaknesses without relying on untested theoretical designs.

Answer

pragmatic
The word 'pragmatic' means dealing with problems in a sensible, realistic, and practical manner. The sentence uses a dash to provide an immediate synonym restatement ('a practical and sensible solution'), making 'pragmatic' the exact fit.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Locate the explicit context clue in the sentence structure.
The dash introduces the restatement clause 'a practical and sensible solution.'
Punctuation such as dashes often sets off direct synonym definitions or clarifying restatements of key vocabulary terms.
2
Match the restated definition to the appropriate vocabulary word.
The term 'pragmatic' directly means guided by practical, realistic considerations rather than theoretical ones.
Aligning the definition given in the clue with the target adjective confirms that 'pragmatic' accurately completes the sentence.

Key Concept

Identifying synonym context clues through punctuation-delimited restatements.
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