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A successful space shuttle launch is _________ such a great number of
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04 Aug 2025, 21:53
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A successful space shuttle launch is _________ such a great number of factors--any of which can sabotage a lift-off--that spectators should not chafe at the slightest sign of delay.
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| A. unrelated to |
| B. relevant to |
| C. contingent upon | D. dependent on | E. peripheral to |
| F. coterminous with |
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14 Aug 2025, 22:47
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"A successful space shuttle launch is $\qquad$ such a great number of factors-any of which can sabotage a lift-off-that spectators should not chafe at the slightest sign of delay."
The blank needs a phrase that fits the idea that a successful launch depends on many factors (since any of them can cause failure or delay).
Evaluate options:
- A. unrelated to - means no connection; opposite of the intended meaning.
- B. relevant to - means related to; could fit, but is milder than what the context demands.
- C. contingent upon - means dependent on; strong dependency, fits well.
- D. dependent on - means reliant on; fits perfectly.
- E. peripheral to - means on the edge or not central; opposite of intended.
- F. coterminous with - means having the same boundaries; not relevant here.
Best fits:
C. contingent upon
D. dependent on
Both express that the success depends on many factors.
Final answers:
C. contingent upon
D. dependent on
"A successful space shuttle launch is $\qquad$ such a great number of factors-any of which can sabotage a lift-off-that spectators should not chafe at the slightest sign of delay."
The blank needs a phrase that fits the idea that a successful launch depends on many factors (since any of them can cause failure or delay).
Evaluate options:
- A. unrelated to - means no connection; opposite of the intended meaning.
- B. relevant to - means related to; could fit, but is milder than what the context demands.
- C. contingent upon - means dependent on; strong dependency, fits well.
- D. dependent on - means reliant on; fits perfectly.
- E. peripheral to - means on the edge or not central; opposite of intended.
- F. coterminous with - means having the same boundaries; not relevant here.
Best fits:
C. contingent upon
D. dependent on
Both express that the success depends on many factors.
Final answers:
C. contingent upon
D. dependent on
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