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Zorluk: OrtaContext Clues for Synonyms

Read the scenario below and use the surrounding context clues to determine the meaning of the bolded target word. Which single-word synonym correctly completes the summary statement?

Cevap:The salvage crew was tasked with recovering the sunken barge from the murky harbor channel, an arduous undertaking that required days of non-stop physical labor and heavy mechanical equipment. Based on these context clues, the recovery mission was an exceptionally 【difficult】 assignment.

Cevap

A synonym such as 'difficult', 'strenuous', 'demanding', or 'laborious' correctly captures the contextual meaning of 'arduous'.
The context clues 'required days of non-stop physical labor' and 'heavy mechanical equipment' define the task as one requiring immense energy, effort, and endurance. Therefore, 'difficult', 'strenuous', 'laborious', and 'demanding' serve as exact contextual synonyms for 'arduous'.

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1
Locate the target word 'arduous' and examine the surrounding modifying clauses.
The target word describes an operation that 'required days of non-stop physical labor and heavy mechanical equipment.'
Contextual clues in the sentence define the intensity and nature of the activity.
2
Synthesize the descriptive clues to deduce the core meaning of the word.
The requirement of continuous manual labor and heavy machinery signifies an endeavor requiring great physical exertion, endurance, and effort.
Elaboration clues directly indicate that 'arduous' means extremely strenuous or difficult.
3
Select a fitting contextual synonym to complete the restatement.
Terms such as 'difficult', 'strenuous', 'demanding', or 'laborious' seamlessly preserve the original sentence meaning.
The selected synonym aligns with both the grammatical structure and the semantic tone of the passage.

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Using descriptive elaboration clues to determine the contextual synonym of a vocabulary word.
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Context Clues for Synonyms

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