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Difficulty: MediumSynonym Context Clues

During the post-exercise debrief, the operations analyst highlighted the salient points of the mission, emphasizing the most prominent and noticeable indicators that contributed to overall success.

Which of the following is the closest synonym for the word salient as used in the sentence?

  1. A
    silent
  2. prominentAnswer
  3. C
    insignificant
  4. D
    secretive

Answer

The correct synonym for 'salient' is 'prominent'.
The word 'prominent' is correct because the sentence uses an explicit clarifying restatement ('emphasizing the most prominent and noticeable indicators') to define the meaning of 'salient'.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Locate the target word in the sentence and scan for restatement or synonym clues.
The target word 'salient' is directly clarified by the adjacent phrase 'emphasizing the most prominent and noticeable indicators'.
Writers frequently use clarifying clauses or paired adjectives to explain specialized or advanced vocabulary.
2
Compare the meaning of the context clue with the available options.
'Prominent' accurately matches the idea of being conspicuous, noticeable, and important.
Matching the explicit clue directly to the synonym confirms the intended contextual definition.

Key Concept

Identifying synonyms using clarifying restatements and context clues.
Estimated Time:45s
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