OAR Reading Comprehension: Vocabulary in Context Flashcards
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Read the sentence: 'The ensign's **deference** to senior officers was evident in how carefully she listened before offering any opinion.' What does 'deference' most nearly mean?
Answer: Respect and submission
'Deference' means respectful submission to another's authority, illustrated by listening carefully before offering her own view.
Read the sentence: 'The mission parameters were **stringent**, requiring crews to meet exacting standards before deployment.' What does 'stringent' most nearly mean?
Answer: Strict and demanding
'Stringent' means strict, precise, and demanding, consistent with requiring crews to meet exacting standards.
Read the sentence: 'After the failed attempt, the team **convened** to analyze what had gone wrong.' What does 'convened' most nearly mean?
Answer: Gathered together
'Convened' means came together formally for a meeting or discussion, which fits the context of analyzing the failure.
Read the sentence: 'The admiral's speech was **compelling**, persuading even the most skeptical officers to support the new strategy.' What does 'compelling' most nearly mean?
Answer: Forceful and convincing
'Compelling' means powerfully persuasive, directly supported by its effect on even skeptical officers.
Read the sentence: 'The report **corroborated** the initial findings, providing additional evidence that confirmed the original analysis.' What does 'corroborated' most nearly mean?
Answer: Confirmed
'Corroborated' means confirmed or supported with evidence, directly stated in the phrase 'confirmed the original analysis.'
Read the sentence: 'The shipyard faced **unprecedented** demand for repairs following the storm, with more vessels damaged than at any point in its history.' What does 'unprecedented' most nearly mean?
Answer: Never before experienced
'Unprecedented' means never having occurred before, confirmed by the phrase 'more than at any point in its history.'
Read the sentence: 'Despite the **adversity** of rough seas and equipment failures, the crew completed their mission.' What does 'adversity' most nearly mean?
Answer: Difficult conditions
'Adversity' means difficult or unfavorable circumstances, illustrated by the examples of rough seas and equipment failures.