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Complete the sentence by filling in the blank with a word that is nearest in meaning to the word in parentheses.

Answer:The diplomatic envoy was known for his amicable disposition, always preferring 【friendly】 negotiations over hostile confrontation.

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The word nearest in meaning to 'amicable' in this context is 'friendly' (or 'cordial' / 'peaceful').
The term 'amicable' refers to an approach characterized by goodwill and peaceful intent. Therefore, completing the sentence with 'friendly' or 'cordial' accurately conveys the intended contextual meaning.

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1
Analyze the context of the sentence and the meaning of the target word 'amicable'.
The sentence contrasts the envoy's disposition with 'hostile confrontation', indicating a desire for peaceful and good-natured interaction.
'Amicable' describes relations characterized by friendliness and absence of discord.
2
Select a synonym that fits grammatically and semantically into the blank.
'Friendly' (or 'cordial') fits the sentence structure and preserves the original contextual meaning.
Both words denote a warm, non-antagonistic attitude suitable for constructive negotiation.

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