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Difficulty: EasyWords in Context: High-Utility Vocabulary

Although the new software update was expected to revolutionize the company's daily operations, its immediate effects were ______; employees noticed almost no difference in their workflow during the first few weeks.

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

  1. A
    overwhelming
  2. negligibleAnswer
  3. C
    permanent
  4. D
    beneficial

Answer

negligible
The correct answer is 'negligible.' The sentence sets up a contrast with the word 'Although' and goes on to describe the initial impact of the software update as producing 'almost no difference' for the employees. A word that means insignificant or too small to be noticed is required, which is the definition of 'negligible.'

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the sentence context and transition words.
The sentence begins with the contrast word 'Although,' showing that the actual outcome differed from the expectation of a major revolution. The semicolon introduces an explanation: employees noticed 'almost no difference' in their workflow.
This establishes that the missing word must describe an effect that is extremely small, minor, or unnoticeable.
2
Evaluate the answer choices against this meaning.
The word 'negligible' describes something that is insignificant or too small to be meaningful, which aligns perfectly with 'almost no difference.' Other choices fail to match this description.
This identifies the option that provides the most logical and precise meaning in context.

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Words in Context: High-Utility Vocabulary
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