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I am relatively well-travelled, but until now I have never really travelled alone. It was something that I needed to do. Sitting on the riverfront in Phnom Penh on my last night, I had to admit to feeling a sense of . It was a strange feeling leaving the and companionship of my tour group and setting out on my own: a new scene to adjust to, new towns to find my way around. But I soon realised that I was not alone. The Cambodian people are so welcoming and friendly, and I met many agreeable travellers along the way. I travelled by speed boat up the Mekong River, passing through border checkpoints. Surprisingly, one of the first things we saw as we arrived in Phnom Penh was a New Zealand flag. After being overcharged by a dishonest taxi driver, I arrived at Kambuja Inn - my home and oasis for the next few days.

cultural breaking incredibly peaceful accomplishment become security working

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A.I. Explanation:

Correct answer: accomplishment
Explanation: The word 'accomplishment' fits grammatically as a noun that describes a sense of achievement. It aligns with the context of reflecting on the experience of traveling alone, indicating a positive outcome.
Meaning: 'Accomplishment' refers to something that has been achieved successfully.
Wrong options:
working: 'Working' is a gerund that does not fit the context of feeling a sense of achievement.
security: 'Security' is a noun that refers to safety, which does not convey the feeling of achievement in this context.
peaceful: 'Peaceful' is an adjective that describes a state of calmness, not an achievement.
incredibly: 'Incredibly' is an adverb that modifies verbs or adjectives, not suitable as a noun here.
become: 'Become' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it does not express a feeling or state.
breaking: 'Breaking' is a gerund that does not relate to the sense of achievement being described.
cultural: 'Cultural' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not describe a feeling of achievement.
Correct answer: security
Explanation: The term 'security' is a noun that refers to the feeling of safety and protection. It fits contextually as the author contrasts this feeling with the experience of traveling alone.
Meaning: 'Security' refers to the state of being free from danger or threat.
Wrong options:
working: 'Working' is a gerund that does not relate to feelings of safety or protection.
accomplishment: 'Accomplishment' refers to achievement, which does not fit the context of safety.
peaceful: 'Peaceful' is an adjective that describes calmness, not a state of safety.
incredibly: 'Incredibly' is an adverb that does not fit as it does not describe a noun related to safety.
become: 'Become' is a verb that does not relate to the concept of security.
breaking: 'Breaking' is a gerund that does not convey the idea of safety.
cultural: 'Cultural' is an adjective that does not fit in the context of safety or protection.
Correct answer: cultural
Explanation: The word 'cultural' is an adjective that describes the scene the author is adjusting to. It fits grammatically and contextually as it relates to the new experiences in a different cultural setting.
Meaning: 'Cultural' pertains to the ideas, customs, and social behavior of a particular people or society.
Wrong options:
working: 'Working' is a gerund that does not describe a scene or setting.
security: 'Security' is a noun that does not fit as it does not describe the nature of the scene.
peaceful: 'Peaceful' is an adjective that describes calmness but does not relate to the cultural aspect of the scene.
incredibly: 'Incredibly' is an adverb that does not fit as it does not describe a noun.
become: 'Become' is a verb that does not fit grammatically in this context.
breaking: 'Breaking' is a gerund that does not relate to the description of a scene.
accomplishment: 'Accomplishment' is a noun that does not describe the nature of the scene.
Correct answer: incredibly
Explanation: The adverb 'incredibly' modifies the adjective 'welcoming,' enhancing the description of the Cambodian people's friendliness. It fits grammatically and contextually to emphasize the warmth of the locals.
Meaning: 'Incredibly' means to an extreme degree; it emphasizes the extent of the welcoming nature.
Wrong options:
working: 'Working' is a gerund that does not fit as it does not modify an adjective.
security: 'Security' is a noun that does not fit in the context of describing the welcoming nature of people.
peaceful: 'Peaceful' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not modify the welcoming nature.
accomplishment: 'Accomplishment' is a noun that does not serve as a modifier in this context.
become: 'Become' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it does not modify an adjective.
breaking: 'Breaking' is a gerund that does not relate to the description of the people.
cultural: 'Cultural' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not modify the welcoming nature.
Correct answer: peaceful
Explanation: The adjective 'peaceful' describes the oasis, fitting grammatically and contextually as it conveys a sense of calm and tranquility that the author experienced during their stay.
Meaning: 'Peaceful' means free from disturbance; tranquil.
Wrong options:
working: 'Working' is a gerund that does not describe a state of being for a place.
security: 'Security' is a noun that does not fit as it does not describe the nature of the oasis.
accomplishment: 'Accomplishment' is a noun that does not fit as it does not describe a place.
incredibly: 'Incredibly' is an adverb that does not fit as it does not describe a noun.
become: 'Become' is a verb that does not fit grammatically in this context.
breaking: 'Breaking' is a gerund that does not relate to the description of the oasis.
cultural: 'Cultural' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not describe the nature of the oasis.

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