Set 9: Words in Context (Intermediate)
Explanation
PASSAGE
The villain's plan was ______, involving a complex web of lies and deception that took the hero years to unravel.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question asks for the meaning of a word as used in this specific context. A plan with a 'complex web' is detailed. 'Elaborate' means involving many carefully arranged parts or details. Words can have multiple meanings, and context determines which meaning applies. Read the surrounding sentences carefully. Substitute each answer choice to see which maintains the intended meaning and fits the context. Many vocabulary words have multiple dictionary definitions, but only one fits the context. Use the surrounding sentences as clues. Try substituting each answer choice to see which one preserves the author's intended meaning without changing the sentence's message.
Key Evidence:
• "complex web"
• "took years to unravel"
Why others are wrong: B (Accidental means by mistake.), C (Simple is the opposite of complex.), A (Kind means benevolent.).
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