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Many professions have their respective (i) _______ , a unique
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Many professions have their respective (i) _______ , a unique vocabulary, which, to the uninitiated, can oftentimes seem downright inscrutable.
| Blank (i) |
|---|
| A. ethos |
| B. jargon |
| C. code | D. downsides | E. elixir |
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31 Oct 2025, 11:40
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Analysis of the Sentence
1. Identify the relationship: The comma (,) functions as an appositive, where the phrase "a unique vocabulary" defines or explains the word in the blank.
2. Determine the required meaning: The blank must mean specialized language used by professionals that seems "inscrutable" (impossible to understand) to outsiders.
Evaluating the Options
- A. ethos: The characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community. (Incorrect meaning).
- B. jargon: Special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand. (Perfect Fit)
- C. code: A system of words, letters, figures, or symbols used to represent others. (Too general; refers to a system of secrecy, not the professional vocabulary).
- D. downsides: Negative aspects. (Incorrect meaning).
- E. elixir: A magical or medicinal potion. (Incorrect meaning).
The word jargon is the precise term for the specialized, unique, and often inscrutable vocabulary of a profession.
The correct answer is B. jargon.
1. Identify the relationship: The comma (,) functions as an appositive, where the phrase "a unique vocabulary" defines or explains the word in the blank.
2. Determine the required meaning: The blank must mean specialized language used by professionals that seems "inscrutable" (impossible to understand) to outsiders.
Evaluating the Options
- A. ethos: The characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community. (Incorrect meaning).
- B. jargon: Special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand. (Perfect Fit)
- C. code: A system of words, letters, figures, or symbols used to represent others. (Too general; refers to a system of secrecy, not the professional vocabulary).
- D. downsides: Negative aspects. (Incorrect meaning).
- E. elixir: A magical or medicinal potion. (Incorrect meaning).
The word jargon is the precise term for the specialized, unique, and often inscrutable vocabulary of a profession.
The correct answer is B. jargon.
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