Question

question 23 (1 point)
shades of meaning: read each sentence carefully and choose the answer that best completes the statement

• the space vehicle was equipped with an articulated boom design to deploy and retrieve small satellites and scientific devices.

o a jointed
b well-spoken
o c state-of-the-art
d elucidated

Explanation:

The word "articulated" means having joints or being jointed. "Well - spoken" refers to speaking well, "state - of - the - art" means the latest and most advanced, and "elucidated" means to make clear. Since the context is about a boom (a mechanical structure likely with joints for movement), "jointed" is the most appropriate synonym.

Answer:

A. jointed