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Zorluk: KolayWords in Context: High-Utility Vocabulary

Complete the passage with the word that is most logical and precise in context.

Cevap:Early maps of the world were often highly inaccurate because explorers lacked the tools to measure geographic coordinates precisely. However, as navigational technology improved during the eighteenth century, cartographers were able to produce much more 【accurate】 maps that sailors could safely rely on for long journeys.

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accurate (or a similar word such as precise or reliable)
The passage sets up a contrast between early maps, which were 'highly inaccurate,' and later maps that were produced as technology improved. Since sailors could 'safely rely' on these newer maps, they must be correct and free from errors. Therefore, a word like 'accurate' or 'precise' is the most logical fit.

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1
Analyze the context of the sentence containing the blank.
The sentence begins with the word 'However,' which establishes a contrast with the preceding sentence.
Understanding the transition word helps determine if the blank should continue the previous thought or oppose it.
2
Identify the contrasting elements in the text.
The first sentence describes early maps as 'highly inaccurate.' The second sentence describes the new maps as ones that sailors could 'safely rely on.'
Finding the opposite concept to 'inaccurate' helps define the exact meaning needed for the blank.
3
Determine the required meaning and select a high-utility academic word.
The word must mean free from error or highly correct, such as 'accurate' or 'precise.'
This completes the logical flow of the text, showing that technological improvements resolved the inaccuracy of earlier maps.

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