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Difficulty: EasyTone and Connotation Matching

Complete the following sentence by filling in the blank with a word that accurately fits the contextual tone and connotation established in the passage.

Answer:Despite the initial setback during testing, the principal engineer remained resolutely 【optimistic】, consistently expressing complete confidence in the ultimate success of the design.

Answer

optimistic (or equivalent positive terms such as sanguine, confident, or hopeful)
The sentence presents a contrast between a negative situation ('initial setback') and the engineer's positive reaction. The subsequent clause ('consistently expressing complete confidence in the ultimate success') demands a word with a strongly positive, forward-looking connotation, such as 'optimistic' or 'sanguine'.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze structural transition signals and contextual clues.
The opening word 'Despite' creates a contrast between 'initial setback' (negative) and the engineer's stance, which is further described as 'consistently expressing complete confidence in the ultimate success' (positive).
Identifying contrast signals helps determine that the missing word must carry a positive connotation opposed to the initial failure.
2
Match the tone and valence required for the blank.
The target word must describe a positive attitude characterized by expectation of success.
The sentence explicitly reinforces this attitude with the phrase 'expressing complete confidence'.

Key Concept

Tone and Connotation Matching
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