Difficulty: Medium
Correct Answer: VAGUELY
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
We are shown a cipher where selected Greek letters consistently stand for specific English letters. Two examples are provided as keys; we must decode a third Greek sequence into an English word by consolidating the mapping from the examples and inferring any remaining letter by pattern (common vocabulary/orthography).
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
Build a table from the two exemplars by aligning each Greek letter to its English counterpart at the same position. Reuse those mappings in the target. If a new Greek letter appears, infer it from the likely English word that results (guided by common English spelling and options provided).
Step-by-Step Solution:
Verification / Alternative check:
Check mutual consistency: all reused letters align with the established map; only ω is new, and mapping it to Y yields a dictionary word matching one of the choices without any contradiction.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Common Pitfalls:
Assuming ω must match a vowel; overlooking that “VAGUELY” is a common adverb that completes the sequence naturally.
Final Answer:
VAGUELY
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