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Difficulty: MediumWords Commonly Confused and Homonyms

Which words correctly complete the sentence below when placed in their respective blanks?

Answer:During the cross-examination, the prosecutor attempted to 【elicit】 a confession from the suspect regarding his involvement in the 【illicit】 financial transactions.

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The correct words are 'elicit' for the first blank and 'illicit' for the second blank.
The word 'elicit' functions as a verb meaning to draw out a reaction or response (such as a confession), fitting the first blank correctly. The word 'illicit' functions as an adjective meaning illegal or prohibited, correctly describing the nature of the financial transactions in the second blank.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the part of speech and meaning needed for the first blank
The structure 'attempted to {{blank_1}}' requires an infinitive verb meaning 'to draw out' or 'evoke'.
'Elicit' is a verb that means to evoke or draw out a response, answer, or fact from someone.
2
Determine the part of speech and meaning needed for the second blank
The structure 'the {{blank_2}} financial transactions' requires an adjective meaning 'unlawful' or 'illegal'.
'Illicit' is an adjective that describes actions forbidden by law, rules, or custom.

Key Concept

Distinguishing between homophonous or paronymous words based on syntactic role and semantic context
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Words Commonly Confused and Homonyms

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