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Read the sentence below. Based on the context clues provided, what word best completes the blank as a synonym for the italicized word?

Cevap:Because the mountain pass was covered in thick ice and visibility dropped to zero, driving conditions became *hazardous*, meaning traveling along the route was extremely 【dangerous】 for the transport vehicles.

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dangerous (or unsafe / perilous / risky / treacherous)
The context clues 'thick ice' and 'visibility dropped to zero' establish that the driving conditions presented serious threats to the vehicles. Therefore, 'hazardous' means full of risk or peril, making 'dangerous' (or acceptable synonyms like 'unsafe', 'perilous', or 'risky') the correct word to complete the blank.

Adım Adım Çözüm

1
Analyze the descriptive context clues surrounding the italicized word.
The clues 'thick ice' and 'visibility dropped to zero' indicate severe hazards and a high potential for accidents.
Identifying the situational tone and environmental conditions reveals the intended meaning of the target word.
2
Identify the precise synonym for 'hazardous' that completes the definition.
The word 'hazardous' means full of risk or peril, so 'dangerous' accurately completes the restatement.
The clause 'meaning traveling along the route was extremely...' explicitly defines and restates the meaning of 'hazardous'.

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Using cause-and-effect and restatement context clues to determine the synonym of a target word.
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