Greek-letter code to English words: If αδγηε corresponds to ARGUE and σφλπε to SOLVE, then παγηελω corresponds to which English word?

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:

  • αδγηε → ARGUE
  • σφλπε → SOLVE
  • Target: παγηελω


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:

From αδγηε → ARGUE: α→A, δ→R, γ→G, η→U, ε→E.From σφλπε → SOLVE: σ→S, φ→O, λ→L, π→V, ε→E (confirms ε→E).Apply to παγηελω (π α γ η ε λ ω): π→V, α→A, γ→G, η→U, ε→E, λ→L, ω→ ?So far we have V A G U E L ?. Among options, “VAGUELY” is a valid English word that fits perfectly if ω→Y.


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:

  • VAGRANT / VAGUER: Do not match the letter pattern V A G U E L ?
  • VAGUELE: Not a standard English word; also duplicates E where the target shows ω (unknown, not E).
  • None of these: Invalid because “VAGUELY” fits.


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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