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Following a lengthy investigation into the misuse of campaign funds, the committee recommended that the chamber formally censor the representative for her actions.

Which option is the best replacement for the underlined word?

  1. A
    NO CHANGE
  2. censureAnswer
  3. C
    censer
  4. D
    sensor

Answer

The word 'censure' is the correct choice because the context refers to formally reprimanding a public official for misconduct.
The word 'censure' means to express severe disapproval or formally reprimand someone, especially in a legislative or official setting. This matches the context of a committee recommending discipline for a representative's actions. The other options are homophones or near-homophones with entirely different meanings.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the context of the sentence to determine the intended meaning of the underlined word.
The sentence describes a committee recommending that a legislative chamber formally discipline or reprimand a representative for unethical behavior.
Identifying the contextual meaning helps narrow down the correct word choice among homophones.
2
Compare the definitions of the word choices (censor, censure, censer, sensor) to find the correct fit.
'Censure' means to express severe disapproval or formally reprimand, which matches the context. 'Censor' means to suppress objectionable content, 'censer' is a vessel for incense, and 'sensor' is a detection device.
Matching the correct definition to the context ensures the word choice is semantically accurate.

Key Concept

Distinguishing between frequently confused words (specifically homophones and near-homophones like censor and censure) based on sentence context.
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