Each context sentence below contains an underlined target word framed by an explicit antonym context clue. Based on the contrast clues provided, match each sentence to the contextual definition that correctly defines its underlined word.
- Unlike the ornate and decorative furnishings in the diplomatic suite, the crew's sleeping quarters were strictly austere.Plain, simple, and unadorned
- While the permanent base structure remained intact, the forward radio relay produced only ephemeral transmissions before failing completely.Short-lived, fleeting, or lasting only briefly
- Instead of remaining adaptable to fluid tactical updates, the rigid supervisor was overly dogmatic in enforcing obsolete procedures.Inflexibly adhering to rigid doctrines or rules
- Despite the heavily corroded outer hull of the salvage vessel, the internal navigation instruments remained in pristine condition.Flawlessly clean, pure, and undamaged
Answer
The target words match their definitions based on contrast clues: the quarters sentence with 'austere' matches 'Plain, simple, and unadorned'; the radio relay sentence with 'ephemeral' matches 'Short-lived, fleeting, or lasting only briefly'; the supervisor sentence with 'dogmatic' matches 'Inflexibly adhering to rigid doctrines or rules'; and the salvage vessel sentence with 'pristine' matches 'Flawlessly clean, pure, and undamaged'.
Each sentence utilizes a specific contrast marker to define the underlined word by showing what it is not. 'Unlike' contrasts 'austere' with 'ornate'; 'While' contrasts 'ephemeral' with 'permanent'; 'Instead of' contrasts 'dogmatic' with 'adaptable'; and 'Despite' contrasts 'pristine' with 'heavily corroded'.
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept
Antonym context clues use transition words of contrast (such as 'unlike', 'while', 'instead of', 'despite') to define unfamiliar vocabulary words by presenting their direct opposites.
Estimated Time:1m 15s