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Difficulty: EasyWords in Context: High-Utility Vocabulary

To protect themselves from predators, some species of caterpillars have evolved bright body colors that act as a warning. Researchers have observed that this visual signal is highly ______; because it is easily noticed by birds and other predators from a distance, it successfully deters them from attacking, thereby increasing the caterpillars' chances of survival.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?

  1. A
    concealed
  2. B
    accidental
  3. conspicuousAnswer
  4. D
    tedious

Answer

conspicuous
The correct option is 'conspicuous'. The passage describes a visual signal that is 'bright' and 'easily noticed' by predators from a distance. The word 'conspicuous' means standing out so as to be clearly visible, which precisely fits this context.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the context clues in the passage.
The passage describes 'bright body colors' that act as a 'warning' and notes that the signal is 'easily noticed' by predators.
Context clues help determine the meaning of the word that should fill the blank.
2
Evaluate the choices to find a word that matches the meaning of being easily noticed.
The word 'conspicuous' means standing out or clearly visible, which aligns perfectly with the clues.
Matching option definitions to context clues ensures semantic precision.

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Words in Context: High-Utility Vocabulary
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