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Zorluk: OrtaWords in Context: High-Utility Vocabulary

For decades, sociologists treated urban and suburban communities as distinct, isolated domains with unique demographic profiles. However, recent studies of regional commuting networks and hybrid work patterns reveal that the divisions between these areas are increasingly ______.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?

  1. A
    transparent
  2. porousCevap
  3. C
    fragile
  4. D
    ephemeral

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porous
The correct answer is the word meaning 'permeable' or 'allowing passage.' The passage describes a shift from viewing urban and suburban communities as isolated to recognizing that residents cross these boundaries regularly to work and socialize, blending the environments. Thus, the divisions are described as 'porous' because they allow flow and penetration.

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1
Analyze the context clues in the passage.
The passage contrasts the historical view of urban and suburban areas as 'distinct, isolated domains' with recent findings showing that residents 'regularly travel, work, and socialize across municipal lines, blending the characteristics of both environments.'
Identifying the relationship between the two sentences helps determine the meaning needed for the blank.
2
Determine the required meaning of the missing word.
The blank describes divisions that are no longer rigid or absolute, but rather allow movement and blending. The word must mean 'permeable' or 'allowing passage.'
This target meaning will guide the evaluation of the options.
3
Evaluate the choices against the target meaning.
The word 'porous' directly means admitting passage or penetration, fitting the context perfectly. The other choices ('transparent,' 'fragile,' 'ephemeral') do not denote permeability or allow the logical transition described.
Selecting the most precise word ensures semantic and grammatical coherence.

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