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In his 1903 book *The Souls of Black Folk*, W.E.B. Du Bois did not merely document the social conditions of African Americans; he also ______ a new vocabulary to describe their psychological experience. By introducing terms like 'double-consciousness,' Du Bois provided scholars with a framework for analyzing the internal conflict of navigating a racially divided society.

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

  1. A
    anticipated
  2. B
    tolerated
  3. coinedCevap
  4. D
    challenged

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coined
The correct answer is 'coined' because to coin a word or phrase means to invent or create it. The passage states that Du Bois introduced terms like 'double-consciousness' to build a new vocabulary, which directly aligns with the definition of coining vocabulary.

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1
Analyze the context of the blank within the sentence.
The text states that W.E.B. Du Bois did not merely document social conditions; he also did something to a 'new vocabulary.' The subsequent sentence explains that he did this by 'introducing terms like "double-consciousness."'
Understanding the relationship between the blank and the rest of the text is essential for identifying the precise word needed.
2
Identify the word that means to invent or introduce new words or terms.
The verb 'coin' specifically means to invent a new word or phrase. This fits the description of Du Bois introducing new terms.
Matching the contextual clue ('introducing terms') to the definition of the correct high-utility vocabulary word ensures semantic precision.

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Selecting words that are semantically and grammatically precise in context
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