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While the kitchen may be free of the toxins polluting the outdoors, certain cooking implements, when heated at high temperatures, can release _______ vapors.
| Two Answers |
|---|
| A. rancid |
| B. noxious |
| C. evanescent | D. targeted | E. unorthodox |
| F. dangerous |
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Analysis of the Sentence
1. Identify the Contrast: The first clause establishes a partial safety (kitchen free of outdoor toxins), but the blank introduces a problem (a drawback to being in the kitchen). The word "While" sets up this contrast.
2. Identify the Danger: The problem is that cooking implements, when heated, "release
_______ vapors."
3. Required Meaning: The vapors must be harmful, toxic, or detrimental to health, especially since the context suggests they are a form of indoor pollution comparable to outdoor toxins.
Evaluating the Options
We are looking for two synonyms meaning harmful or poisonous.
- A. rancid: Smelling or tasting unpleasant as a result of being old and stale (specifically for fatty foods). (Describes smell/taste, not danger.)
- B. noxious: Harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant. (Strong Fit - means harmful)
- C. evanescent: Soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing. (Irrelevant to danger.)
- D. targeted: Directed at a specific object or group. (Irrelevant.)
- E. unorthodox: Contrary to what is usual, traditional, or accepted. (Irrelevant.)
- F. dangerous: Able or likely to cause harm or injury. (Strong Fit - means harmful)
The best pair of synonyms that fits the context of hazardous cooking fumes is noxious and dangerous.
The correct answers are B. noxious and F. dangerous.
1. Identify the Contrast: The first clause establishes a partial safety (kitchen free of outdoor toxins), but the blank introduces a problem (a drawback to being in the kitchen). The word "While" sets up this contrast.
2. Identify the Danger: The problem is that cooking implements, when heated, "release
_______ vapors."
3. Required Meaning: The vapors must be harmful, toxic, or detrimental to health, especially since the context suggests they are a form of indoor pollution comparable to outdoor toxins.
Evaluating the Options
We are looking for two synonyms meaning harmful or poisonous.
- A. rancid: Smelling or tasting unpleasant as a result of being old and stale (specifically for fatty foods). (Describes smell/taste, not danger.)
- B. noxious: Harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant. (Strong Fit - means harmful)
- C. evanescent: Soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing. (Irrelevant to danger.)
- D. targeted: Directed at a specific object or group. (Irrelevant.)
- E. unorthodox: Contrary to what is usual, traditional, or accepted. (Irrelevant.)
- F. dangerous: Able or likely to cause harm or injury. (Strong Fit - means harmful)
The best pair of synonyms that fits the context of hazardous cooking fumes is noxious and dangerous.
The correct answers are B. noxious and F. dangerous.
