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Difficulty: MediumSynonym Context Clues

The communications officer delivered a lucid briefing, providing a clear and easily understood explanation of the new radio frequencies. Which of the following is the closest synonym for the word lucid as used in the sentence?

  1. A
    glowing
  2. clearAnswer
  3. C
    obscure
  4. D
    lurid

Answer

clear
The sentence provides an explicit clarifying clue by stating that the briefing offered 'a clear and easily understood explanation.' Therefore, 'clear' is the precise synonym for 'lucid' in this operational context.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the target word in the sentence.
The target word is 'lucid', used as an adjective modifying 'briefing'.
Understanding the grammatical role establishes what quality is being described.
2
Locate the restatement context clue within the sentence.
The clarifying phrase 'providing a clear and easily understood explanation' describes the nature of the briefing.
Context clues that follow an action or modifier often restate the target word's meaning in simpler terms.
3
Select the option that matches the meaning of the context clue.
The word 'clear' directly corresponds to 'easily understood'.
Matching the restatement clue to the answer choices identifies the exact synonym.

Key Concept

Using restatement and clarifying context clues to identify word synonyms
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