Each sentence below contains an explicit context clue (such as a dash restatement, paired synonym, or appositive) that clarifies the meaning of an underlined word. Match each target word in context with its correct synonym.
- fissure (in 'The maintenance crew discovered a narrow fissure—a distinct cleft along the structural weld—before authorizing the aircraft for flight.')Narrow crack or cleft
- provisional (in 'The quartermaster issued provisional rosters, providing temporary and interim assignments until final personnel reports arrived.')Temporary and interim
- lucid (in 'The commander delivered a lucid operational briefing, ensuring all instructions were completely transparent and unambiguous.')Clear and easily understood
- malleable (in 'The heated metal alloy remained malleable, proving pliable and easy to hammer into the desired shape without cracking.')Pliable and easily shaped
Answer
fissure matches 'Narrow crack or cleft'; provisional matches 'Temporary and interim'; lucid matches 'Clear and easily understood'; malleable matches 'Pliable and easily shaped'.
Each sentence utilizes an explicit restatement, parallel adjective pair, or clarifying clause that directly defines the target term: 'fissure' is defined by 'cleft', 'provisional' by 'temporary and interim', 'lucid' by 'transparent and unambiguous', and 'malleable' by 'pliable and easy to hammer'.
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept
Identifying word meaning through synonym context clues (appositives, restatements, and paired synonyms)