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Examine the contrast clue in the sentence below to determine the opposite characteristic. Which word correctly completes the blank?

Cevap:Whereas the older hydraulic seals were stiff and rigid, the modern silicone gaskets are designed to be highly 【flexible】.

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flexible (or accepted synonyms such as pliable, supple, or pliant)
The introductory conjunction 'Whereas' establishes a direct contrast between the qualities of older hydraulic seals and modern silicone gaskets. Because the older components are characterized as 'stiff and rigid,' the word that logically completes the description of the modern gaskets must mean capable of bending or adapting easily, making 'flexible' or 'pliable' the correct antonym.

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1
Identify the contrast signal word and context clue in the sentence.
The conjunction 'Whereas' signals a contrast with the descriptor 'stiff and rigid'.
Contrast signal words establish an antonymous relationship between two described items.
2
Determine the antonym of the provided clue to complete the description of the modern gaskets.
The direct antonym of 'stiff and rigid' is 'flexible' (or 'pliable').
The sentence requires a term describing material that easily bends or yields without breaking.

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Using contrast transition markers ('whereas') to deduce antonymous word meanings in context.
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