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Difficulty: HardVocabulary in Context and Contextual Word Meanings

Read the passage on environmental resource governance below and determine the precise word that completes the text according to its contextual meaning. Based on the passage, which word correctly fills the blank?

Answer:In evaluating state-level ecological interventions, the advisory council observed that regional administration must 【husband】 timber reserves prudently to prevent premature depletion while supporting sustainable local livelihoods.

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The correct word to fill the blank is 'husband', which in formal contextual usage means to manage or conserve resources carefully and frugally.
The verb 'husband' means to manage or conserve resources economically and prudently. This fits the surrounding textual indicators emphasizing sustainability and prevention of premature depletion.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the passage context surrounding the blank
The text discusses prudent resource management designed to 'prevent premature depletion while supporting sustainable local livelihoods.'
The surrounding clues ('prudently', 'prevent premature depletion', 'sustainable') indicate a need for a verb that signifies careful, frugal management of resources.
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Identify the formal contextual verb meaning
The verb 'husband' precisely means to manage, conserve, or use resources economically.
In administrative and economic prose, 'husband' functions as a transitive verb denoting prudent stewardship.

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Vocabulary in Context and Contextual Word Meanings
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