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Difficulty: MediumSynonyms and Words Nearest in Meaning

Read the sentence below. Which word nearest in meaning to the underlined term correctly completes the statement?

Answer:Through years of community service, the humanitarian proved to be an indefatigable campaigner for human rights, remaining completely 【tireless】 despite numerous obstacles.

Answer

tireless (or untiring / unflagging)
The word 'indefatigable' refers to an individual who persists untiringly and does not yield to fatigue. Therefore, 'tireless' or 'untiring' is the nearest in meaning and appropriately completes the sentence contextually.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the morphological structure and contextual meaning of the underlined word 'indefatigable'.
The word combines the prefix 'in-' (not) with 'fatigue' (weariness or exhaustion), describing someone who cannot be made tired.
Understanding root words and prefixes helps determine exact contextual meanings.
2
Select a synonym that fits naturally into the sentence blank.
The word 'tireless' (or 'untiring') matches 'indefatigable' in expressing continuous effort without fatigue.
It maintains the grammatical structure and precise meaning required by the sentence.

Key Concept

Identifying contextual synonyms for words expressing persistence and energy
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