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Which words correctly complete the sentence below by filling in the blanks with the contextually appropriate terms?

Answer:Although the legal scholar was praised for her 【perspicacious】 analysis of the complex constitutional dispute, her draft submission was criticized for not being sufficiently 【perspicuous】 for a lay jury to comprehend.

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The sentence is correctly completed by 'perspicacious' in the first blank and 'perspicuous' in the second blank.
The adjective 'perspicacious' signifies having keen mental perception and discernment, making it the appropriate choice to describe an insightful analysis. In contrast, 'perspicuous' refers specifically to language, speech, or writing that is clear, lucid, and easy to understand by an audience.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Examine the context of the first blank describing the legal scholar's mental acumen in analyzing the dispute.
'Perspicacious' means having acute mental discernment, keen insight, or wisdom, which accurately describes an insightful analytical mind.
The first blank requires an adjective denoting sharp intellectual perception.
2
Examine the context of the second blank describing the clarity of the written submission for non-experts.
'Perspicuous' means clearly expressed, transparent, and easily understood in style or language.
The second blank requires an adjective describing lucid and accessible prose.

Key Concept

Distinguishing between paronyms: 'perspicacious' (keenly insightful person or mind) versus 'perspicuous' (lucidly expressed text or statement).
Estimated Time:1m 30s
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