Despite vocal opposition from the board, the chairperson moved to __________ the managing director for financial negligence, insisting that no committee member should attempt to __________ the public release of the inquiry's findings. Which pair of words appropriately completes the sentence above?
- censure / censorAnswer
- Bcensor / censure
- Ccensure / sensor
- Dcensorious / censurable
Answer
The pair 'censure / censor' correctly completes the sentence.
The word pair containing 'censure' in the first position and 'censor' in the second position is contextually accurate. 'Censure' is a verb meaning to express severe disapproval or issue a formal reprimand, fitting the action taken against the managing director. 'Censor' is a verb meaning to examine and suppress official documents or public information, fitting the action regarding the inquiry's findings.
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Key Concept
Distinction between homophones 'censure' (formal reprimand) and 'censor' (suppression of information).
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