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Zorluk: OrtaVocabulary and Word Meaning in Context

Read the passage excerpt below carefully:

"Despite facing relentless criticism from international observers, the diplomatic envoy managed to weather the intense political storm, eventually securing a landmark peace agreement."

Which of the following best captures the contextual meaning of the word weather as used in the sentence above?

  1. withstandCevap
  2. B
    predict
  3. C
    worsen
  4. D
    instigate

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withstand
In the given excerpt, 'weather' is used figuratively as a verb meaning to endure, survive, or withstand a period of hardship or opposition. Substituting 'withstand' logically fits the context of overcoming intense political criticism to successfully negotiate a peace deal.

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1
Analyze the context of the sentence
The subject ('diplomatic envoy') faces 'relentless criticism' and an 'intense political storm' but reaches a positive outcome ('securing a landmark peace agreement').
Understanding the contrast indicated by 'Despite' and the positive resolution clarifies the action taken by the envoy.
2
Determine the contextual sense of the highlighted word
The word 'weather' functions as a transitive verb meaning to bear up against and come safely through trouble or hardship.
Substituting 'withstand' maintains grammatical structure and exact semantic coherence within the passage.

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Contextual Word Meaning (Figurative Verb Usage)
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Vocabulary and Word Meaning in Context

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