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Difficulty: MediumExample Context Clues

Based on the illustrative example clues provided in the sentence, which vocabulary word correctly completes the blank?

Answer:The marine salvage crew deployed several 【buoyant】 supports, such as foam-filled pontoons, hollow airtight barrels, and inflatable lift bags, to ensure the damaged vessel remained afloat.

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buoyant
The word 'buoyant' means able to float or keep something afloat. The signal phrase 'such as' introduces three concrete examples—'foam-filled pontoons, hollow airtight barrels, and inflatable lift bags'—which all function to provide flotation. This directly supports the stated goal of keeping the vessel afloat.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the signal phrase introducing the example context clues.
Found the phrase 'such as' introducing 'foam-filled pontoons, hollow airtight barrels, and inflatable lift bags.'
Example context clues directly showcase items that represent the defining property of the missing vocabulary word.
2
Analyze the common physical characteristic shared by all listed examples.
Recognized that pontoons, airtight barrels, and lift bags are all items that float on water and provide flotation support.
Determining the shared category of the examples defines the precise meaning required for the blank.
3
Synthesize the shared property with the sentence goal ('remained afloat') to identify the target vocabulary word.
Identified 'buoyant' as the exact word meaning capable of floating or keeping an object afloat in liquid.
The adjective 'buoyant' precisely fits the context of keeping a damaged marine vessel from sinking.

Key Concept

Using illustrative example context clues to determine vocabulary meaning
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