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Difficulty: MediumWords Commonly Confused and Homonyms

Despite repeated warnings from the presiding judge, the defendant continued to ________ the courtroom rules and ________ his wealth in front of the jury. Which pair of words correctly completes the sentence above?

  1. flout / flauntAnswer
  2. B
    flaunt / flout
  3. C
    flout / flout
  4. D
    flaunt / flaunt

Answer

The pair 'flout / flaunt' correctly completes the sentence.
The sentence requires a verb meaning to defy or disregard in the first position ('flout') and a verb meaning to show off ostentatiously in the second position ('flaunt'). Therefore, the pair featuring 'flout' followed by 'flaunt' is contextually and grammatically correct.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the context of the first blank regarding courtroom rules
The verb must mean to openly defy, mock, or break a law or directive, which is the precise definition of 'flout'.
Courtroom rules are regulations that can be broken or defied.
2
Analyze the context of the second blank regarding wealth
The verb must mean to show off or display ostentatiously, which is the definition of 'flaunt'.
Personal possessions such as wealth are displayed ostentatiously to draw attention.

Key Concept

Distinction between commonly confused paronyms: flout (defy) vs. flaunt (show off)
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