The words explicit and implicit are often confused. Explicit
means clearly expressed, while implicit means implied.

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Choose the correct answer:

1. The surgeon gave (explicit, implicit) directions to the nurse.
2. The new manager's (explicit, implicit) comments left us confused.
3. After reading the (explicit, implicit) job description, I
realized that I was not yet qualified for a management position.

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Vocabulary word of the week:
Enigma (n.) something hard to understand; a puzzle or mystery.
Example: It's an enigma why politicians can't agree on more issues.

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Answers:

1. The surgeon gave explicit directions to the nurses.
2. The new manager's implicit comments left us confused.
3. After reading the explicit job description, I realized that I
was not yet qualified for a management position.

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