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The rebellious officer openly ________ military regulations by ignoring curfew, after which the commanding general issued a formal ________ to impound all civilian vehicles for official military use. Which pair of words correctly completes the sentence?

  1. A
    flaunted / requisition
  2. B
    flouted / requisite
  3. flouted / requisitionAnswer
  4. D
    flaunted / requisite

Answer

The pair 'flouted / requisition' correctly completes the sentence.
The correct option is 'flouted / requisition'. 'Flouted' accurately conveys the action of intentionally breaking or showing contempt for a rule or regulation. 'Requisition' provides the precise legal and military term for an official order demanding the supply or seizure of goods for military service.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the first blank in context of disobeying military regulations.
Determine the correct verb between 'flout' and 'flaunt'.
'Flout' means to openly mock, defy, or break a law/rule, whereas 'flaunt' means to display something boastfully. Therefore, 'flouted' is the appropriate verb.
2
Analyze the second blank following the indefinite article 'a' and adjective 'formal'.
Determine the correct military/legal noun between 'requisition' and 'requisite'.
'Requisition' is a formal written order requiring or seizing property for military use. 'Requisite' functions primarily as an adjective meaning necessary, or a noun meaning a prerequisite. Therefore, 'requisition' fits the required syntactic and register context.

Key Concept

Distinction between commonly confused paronyms (flout vs flaunt) and register-specific nominal derivatives (requisition vs requisite).
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Words Commonly Confused and Homonyms

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