Read the following passage excerpt carefully:
"The economic report presented to the committee was described as trenchant, dissecting the fiscal deficits with uncompromising clarity. However, several members argued that the proposed austerity measures were far too draconian, imposing severe hardship on small business owners. To prevent further panic, the chairman sought to mollify the aggrieved representatives by promising a staggered rollout, while reassuring key investors that the central bank would remain resolute in defending the local currency."
Match each highlighted word from the passage on the left with its precise contextual meaning on the right.
- trenchantIncisive, sharp, and vigorously effective
- draconianExcessively harsh or extraordinarily severe
- mollifyAppease, pacify, or reduce the severity of anxiety
- resoluteFirmly determined and unwavering in purpose
Cevap
'trenchant' matches with 'Incisive, sharp, and vigorously effective'; 'draconian' matches with 'Excessively harsh or extraordinarily severe'; 'mollify' matches with 'Appease, pacify, or reduce the severity of anxiety'; and 'resolute' matches with 'Firmly determined and unwavering in purpose'.
Each word is matched to the exact sense intended in the passage: 'trenchant' means incisive and sharp; 'draconian' means excessively harsh; 'mollify' means to appease or calm; and 'resolute' means firmly determined.
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Contextual Word Meaning in Comprehension