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Difficulty: MediumWords Commonly Confused and Homonyms

In its latest regulatory directive, the aviation board voted to ________ mandatory safety audits for all commercial airliners while moving to ________ the operation of uncertified charter flights. Which pair of words contextually and grammatically completes the sentence above?

  1. prescribe / proscribeAnswer
  2. B
    proscribe / prescribe
  3. C
    prescribe / prescribe
  4. D
    proscribe / proscribe

Answer

prescribe / proscribe
The verb 'prescribe' means to lay down a rule or authorize a mandatory measure, fitting the context of initiating safety audits. Conversely, 'proscribe' means to forbid, denounce, or prohibit, accurately reflecting the ban on uncertified charter flights.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the meaning required for the first blank in relation to mandatory safety audits.
The authority is establishing or laying down a mandatory rule, which requires the verb 'prescribe' (to recommend, mandate, or lay down as a rule).
'Prescribe' is the correct term for instituting official directives or required procedures.
2
Analyze the meaning required for the second blank in relation to uncertified charter flights.
The authority is banning or prohibiting unauthorized operations, which requires the verb 'proscribe' (to forbid, denounce, or outlaw).
'Proscribe' specifically means to prohibit or condemn an activity officially.

Key Concept

Distinguishing near-homophones and paronyms based on context (prescribe vs. proscribe)
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Words Commonly Confused and Homonyms

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