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Difficulty: Very hardWords Commonly Confused and Homonyms

Which words correctly complete the sentence below? Fill in the blanks with the appropriate terms.

Answer:The investigative panel discovered that the officer had chosen to 【flout】 established administrative protocols, relying on a 【venal】 arrangement with corrupt contractors.

Answer

The correct words to fill the blanks are 'flout' for the first blank and 'venal' for the second blank.
The verb 'flout' precisely fits the first blank as it means to openly mock or violate rules/laws. The adjective 'venal' precisely fits the second blank as it denotes corruption and open susceptibility to bribery, fitting the context of dealing with corrupt contractors.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the context of the first blank: 'chosen to {{blank_1}} established administrative protocols'.
The sentence requires a verb meaning to openly disregard, defy, or treat a rule/law with contempt.
'Flout' means to intentionally break or disregard a rule or law. It is commonly confused with 'flaunt', which means to display something ostentatiously.
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Analyze the context of the second blank: 'relying on a {{blank_2}} arrangement with corrupt contractors'.
The sentence requires an adjective describing a corrupt, bribe-susceptible, or dishonorable deal.
'Venal' means showing or motivated by susceptibility to bribery or corruption. It is commonly confused with 'venial', which refers to a minor, forgivable fault or sin.

Key Concept

Distinction between paronyms and homophones ('flout' vs 'flaunt', and 'venal' vs 'venial').
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Words Commonly Confused and Homonyms

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