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Difficulty: HardWords Commonly Confused and Homonyms

Read the formal statement below and complete it by supplying the correct words for each blank. Which words accurately fill the blanks?

Answer:Before the tribunal convenes, the lead counsel must 【apprise】 the panel of all recent factual developments so that the members can render a truly 【disinterested】 judgment.

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The first blank requires 'apprise' (to inform or give notice) and the second blank requires 'disinterested' (impartial and unbiased).
The correct term for the first blank is 'apprise' because the counsel needs to inform the panel of facts. The correct term for the second blank is 'disinterested' because the members of the tribunal must deliver an impartial, objective judgment without personal bias.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the required word for the first blank: 'must _____ the panel of all recent factual developments'.
The context demands a verb meaning 'to notify' or 'to inform'.
'Apprise' means to inform or give notice to someone, whereas its commonly confused counterpart 'appraise' means to assess or evaluate the value or quality of something.
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Determine the required word for the second blank: 'render a truly _____ judgment'.
The context demands an adjective meaning 'impartial' or 'unbiased'.
'Disinterested' means free from self-interest, neutral, and objective. In contrast, 'uninterested' means lacking interest, bored, or unconcerned.

Key Concept

Distinction between commonly confused paronyms and homophones (apprise vs. appraise; disinterested vs. uninterested).
Estimated Time:1m 30s
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Words Commonly Confused and Homonyms

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