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An American tech company held a news conference today to demonstrate a new delivery drone it has developed. Despite numerous setbacks, the team have finally come up with a design that works exactly as required. In tests, this device delivered a 5kg package to an address across the city much more quickly than a traditional delivery driver. The delivery drone needs to many more checks before it can be rolled out. In the , many delivery drivers will be worried about what the future holds for them. No mention was made during the news conference of the device's potential impact on jobs.

undergo appear meantime time-saving whatsoever around groundbreaking position

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Correct answer: groundbreaking
Explanation: The term 'groundbreaking' is an adjective that describes something innovative or pioneering, which fits perfectly in the context of a new delivery drone being demonstrated. It aligns with the overall sentiment of excitement and advancement in technology.
Meaning: 'Groundbreaking' refers to something that is innovative and introduces new ideas or methods.
Wrong options:
time-saving: 'Time-saving' is an adjective that describes efficiency but does not convey the innovative aspect of the drone's design.
whatsoever: 'Whatsoever' is an adverb used for emphasis, which does not fit as a descriptor for the drone.
appear: 'Appear' is a verb that does not fit grammatically in this context as it does not describe the drone.
position: 'Position' is a noun that does not relate to the description of the drone and does not fit grammatically.
meantime: 'Meantime' is a noun that refers to an intervening time, which does not describe the drone.
around: 'Around' is a preposition that does not fit as it does not describe the drone.
undergo: 'Undergo' is a verb that does not fit as it does not describe the drone itself.
Correct answer: time-saving
Explanation: The term 'time-saving' is an adjective that describes the device's ability to reduce the time taken for deliveries. This fits contextually as it highlights the efficiency of the drone compared to traditional delivery methods.
Meaning: 'Time-saving' refers to something that helps to save time or make a process quicker.
Wrong options:
groundbreaking: 'Groundbreaking' describes innovation but does not specifically address the efficiency aspect of the device.
whatsoever: 'Whatsoever' is an adverb that does not fit as it does not describe the device.
appear: 'Appear' is a verb that does not fit grammatically in this context as it does not describe the device.
position: 'Position' is a noun that does not relate to the description of the device and does not fit grammatically.
meantime: 'Meantime' is a noun that refers to an intervening time, which does not describe the device.
around: 'Around' is a preposition that does not fit as it does not describe the device.
undergo: 'Undergo' is a verb that does not fit as it does not describe the device itself.
Correct answer: undergo
Explanation: The verb 'undergo' fits grammatically and contextually as it indicates that the delivery drone needs to experience checks or evaluations before being deployed. This aligns with the process of ensuring safety and functionality.
Meaning: 'Undergo' means to experience or endure something, typically a process or change.
Wrong options:
time-saving: 'Time-saving' is an adjective that does not fit grammatically as it does not indicate an action.
whatsoever: 'Whatsoever' is an adverb that does not fit as it does not indicate an action or process.
appear: 'Appear' is a verb that does not fit in this context as it does not relate to the checks needed.
position: 'Position' is a noun that does not relate to the action required for the drone.
meantime: 'Meantime' is a noun that does not fit as it does not indicate an action.
around: 'Around' is a preposition that does not fit as it does not indicate an action.
groundbreaking: 'Groundbreaking' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not indicate an action.
Correct answer: meantime
Explanation: The term 'meantime' is a noun that refers to the intervening time while the drone undergoes checks. It fits contextually as it highlights the period during which delivery drivers may have concerns.
Meaning: 'Meantime' refers to the time in between two events or actions.
Wrong options:
time-saving: 'Time-saving' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not refer to a time period.
whatsoever: 'Whatsoever' is an adverb that does not fit as it does not indicate a time period.
appear: 'Appear' is a verb that does not fit in this context as it does not relate to time.
position: 'Position' is a noun that does not relate to the concept of time and does not fit grammatically.
groundbreaking: 'Groundbreaking' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not refer to a time period.
around: 'Around' is a preposition that does not fit as it does not refer to a time period.
undergo: 'Undergo' is a verb that does not fit as it does not refer to a time period.
Correct answer: whatsoever
Explanation: The adverb 'whatsoever' emphasizes the absence of any mention regarding the device's impact on jobs. It fits contextually as it underscores the total lack of discussion on this important issue.
Meaning: 'Whatsoever' means at all; it emphasizes the complete absence of something.
Wrong options:
time-saving: 'Time-saving' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not indicate absence or emphasis.
appear: 'Appear' is a verb that does not fit in this context as it does not relate to the absence of mention.
position: 'Position' is a noun that does not relate to the context of mention and does not fit grammatically.
groundbreaking: 'Groundbreaking' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not indicate absence or emphasis.
meantime: 'Meantime' is a noun that does not fit as it does not indicate absence or emphasis.
around: 'Around' is a preposition that does not fit as it does not indicate absence or emphasis.
undergo: 'Undergo' is a verb that does not fit as it does not indicate absence or emphasis.

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