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Read the sentence below. Based on the context clues, what single-word synonym best completes the statement to define the bold word?

Cevap:The severe accumulation of packed ice along the steep ridge did not merely hinder convoy travel; the impassable conditions served to preclude all vehicular movement until heavy excavation equipment arrived. In this sentence, 'preclude' most nearly means 【prevent】.

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prevent (or equivalent synonyms such as prohibit, block, or stop)
The sentence sets up a contrast of degree: the ice did not just slow down or impede the convoy ('did not merely hinder'); rather, the impassable terrain made further travel impossible. Therefore, 'preclude' means to prevent, prohibit, or completely block.

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1
Identify the target word and determine its part of speech in the sentence.
The word 'preclude' functions as a transitive verb indicating an action taken by the impassable conditions against vehicular movement.
Establishing the correct part of speech ensures that the replacement synonym fits the sentence's grammatical frame.
2
Analyze the semantic clues of contrast, degree, and cause-effect in the surrounding text.
The phrase 'did not merely hinder' signals an escalation beyond a simple delay, while 'impassable conditions' and 'until heavy excavation equipment arrived' indicate a complete, insurmountable barrier.
Recognizing the progression from partial obstruction ('hinder') to an absolute stop establishes the necessary intensity and precision of the definition.
3
Synthesize the clues to derive the exact contextual synonym.
In this context, 'preclude' means to make impossible or completely prevent from happening, matching synonyms such as 'prevent', 'prohibit', or 'block'.
Replacing the target word with 'prevent' preserves the logical flow and meaning of the original sentence.

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Context Clues for Synonyms

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