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Read the sentence and determine the term that best describes the shared characteristic of the listed items. Which vocabulary word correctly completes the sentence?

Answer:The safety inspector required warning labels on all 【flammable】 liquids, such as gasoline, kerosene, and lighter fluid, which ignite easily near open flames.

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flammable (or combustible)
The sentence uses the signal phrase 'such as' to provide specific examples: 'gasoline, kerosene, and lighter fluid.' Because these liquids are all well-known for catching fire and burning rapidly, the word 'flammable' (or 'combustible') correctly describes the category.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the example context clues in the sentence.
The phrase introduced by 'such as' lists 'gasoline, kerosene, and lighter fluid.'
Signal words like 'such as' introduce specific instances that illustrate the meaning of the missing word.
2
Determine the essential common property shared by all given examples.
Gasoline, kerosene, and lighter fluid are all substances that catch fire and burn readily.
Connecting the shared physical characteristics of the examples reveals the required descriptive category.
3
Select the precise vocabulary term matching that property.
The word 'flammable' (or 'combustible') means capable of being easily ignited and burning quickly.
The term directly fits the syntactic and semantic requirements of the sentence.

Key Concept

Using example context clues to determine the meaning of an unfamiliar or missing vocabulary word.
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