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Difficulty: EasyWords in Context: High-Utility Vocabulary

Which word completes the text with the most logical and precise meaning?

Answer:Botanist Alice Eastwood spent decades collecting plant specimens across the western United States. Even when faced with harsh weather and difficult terrain, her commitment to documenting rare species was 【unwavering】; she continued her field research without pause, eventually establishing a vast botanical archive.

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unwavering (or a similar word meaning firm, resolute, or unchanging)
The context describes a botanist who continued her research 'without pause' despite facing 'harsh weather and difficult terrain.' This indicates that her dedication remained firm and did not weaken. A word like 'unwavering' or 'resolute' precisely fits this meaning, indicating that her commitment remained strong and steady.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the context of the sentence containing the blank.
The sentence begins with the concession 'Even when faced with harsh weather and difficult terrain,' which establishes that there were significant obstacles to the botanist's work.
Understanding the context helps determine the relationship between the difficulty of the task and the subject's commitment.
2
Examine the clue in the surrounding text.
The text states that she 'continued her field research without pause' despite these challenges.
This indicates that her commitment did not weaken or stop, requiring a word that means firm, resolute, or unchanging.

Key Concept

Identifying a word that matches the logical flow and contextual clues of the sentence.
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Words in Context: High-Utility Vocabulary

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