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The headset, by Epson in partnership with the Royal National Theatre, is heavier than normal reading glasses but much lighter than bulky virtual reality headsets like the Oculus Rift. The lenses look like a typical pair of glasses, but they fit inside a large gray casing that sits on the sides of your head. When you look through the glasses, closed captions across the bottom of the augmented reality lenses. A handheld keypad is attached to the glasses via cable to allow each user to the color, size and position of the closed captions. Here’s how it works: The script from an opening-night production is fed into speech software, which follows the performance and adjusts the captions accordingly. This process is using sound, video and lighting cues. Some hard of hearing users wear it so they can read lips at the same time as reading the captions. The technology has been successfully used in US movie theaters, but the Royal National Theatre’s challenges are greater because their performances

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Correct answer: manufactured
Explanation: The word 'manufactured' fits grammatically as it is the past participle form of the verb, indicating that the headset was created or produced by Epson. This aligns with the context of the sentence, which discusses the production of the headset in partnership with the Royal National Theatre.
Meaning: 'Manufactured' means to make or produce something, especially on a large scale, typically using machinery.
Wrong options:
expended: 'Expended' means to use up resources or energy, which does not fit the context of creating a product.
suspended: 'Suspended' means to temporarily stop something or hang it, which is unrelated to the production of the headset.
criticized: 'Criticized' means to express disapproval, which does not relate to the act of making or producing the headset.
Correct answer: scroll
Explanation: The word 'scroll' is appropriate here as it describes the action of the closed captions moving across the lenses. This verb fits grammatically and contextually, as it conveys the dynamic nature of how captions appear to the user.
Meaning: 'Scroll' means to move text or images up or down on a screen, which is exactly what happens with the captions in this context.
Wrong options:
process: 'Process' refers to a series of actions taken to achieve a result, which does not fit the action of captions moving.
come: 'Come' implies arrival or movement towards a place, which does not accurately describe the action of captions on the lenses.
project: 'Project' means to display or cast an image, which is not the correct description of how captions appear in this context.
Correct answer: customize
Explanation: The word 'customize' is the correct choice as it indicates the ability of users to modify the settings of the closed captions according to their preferences. This verb fits grammatically and contextually, as it aligns with the idea of personalizing the experience.
Meaning: 'Customize' means to modify something to suit a particular individual or task, which is exactly what users can do with the captions.
Wrong options:
capitalize: 'Capitalize' means to take advantage of something or to write in uppercase, which does not relate to modifying captions.
particularize: 'Particularize' means to specify or detail, which is not the same as modifying or adjusting settings.
conventionalize: 'Conventionalize' means to make something conventional or standard, which does not fit the context of personalizing captions.
Correct answer: refined
Explanation: The word 'refined' is suitable here as it indicates that the process of adjusting captions is improved or made more precise using various cues. This fits grammatically and contextually, as it describes the enhancement of the captioning process.
Meaning: 'Refined' means to improve something by making small changes, which is relevant to the process of adjusting captions based on cues.
Wrong options:
confined: 'Confined' means restricted or limited, which does not describe the process of improving captioning.
denied: 'Denied' means to refuse or reject, which is not applicable in the context of enhancing a process.
defined: 'Defined' means to explain or describe something clearly, which does not convey the idea of improvement in this context.

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