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Question 2921Question →

Match each specialized occupational term on the left with its corresponding technical definition in its respective field of register on the right.

Click a left item, then click its matching right item

Items

Debenture
Prognosis
Kernel
Colophon

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Answer

Debenture pairs with the long-term unsecured corporate debt instrument (Banking/Finance); Prognosis pairs with the medical forecast of disease course (Medicine); Kernel pairs with the core operating system component (ICT); Colophon pairs with the publication and printing statement at the end of a text (Publishing).
Each technical term is accurately matched to its domain-specific definition: 'Debenture' is a financial debt instrument without collateral backing; 'Prognosis' is a medical prediction of patient recovery; 'Kernel' is the master control component of an operating system; and 'Colophon' is an inscription containing production and typographic data at the back of a published work.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the occupational domain associated with each term on the left.
Debenture belongs to Banking/Finance; Prognosis belongs to Medicine; Kernel belongs to ICT/Computer Science; Colophon belongs to Publishing/Printing.
Understanding the professional field of each word isolates the domain of its definition.
2
Match each term with its exact technical meaning from the right column.
Debenture matches the long-term unsecured debt instrument definition. Prognosis matches the forecast of disease progression definition. Kernel matches the core operating system software module. Colophon matches the publication and typography note at the end of a volume.
Precision in specialized register vocabulary requires differentiating formal definitions from informal or general usage.

Key Concept

Occupational and Specialized Registers
Question 2922Question →

Complete the sentence below by supplying the contextually and grammatically correct words in the blanks.

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The board of directors requested an independent consultant to the market value of the newly acquired subsidiary and keep the shareholders adequately of any structural changes.
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Answer

The correct word for the first blank is 'appraise' and the correct word for the second blank is 'apprised'.
The verb 'appraise' specifically means to evaluate or judge the quality, value, or importance of something (such as estimating market value). The verb 'apprise' (in its participle form 'apprised') means to inform or notify someone about a matter. Thus, 'appraise' and 'apprised' correctly complete the sentence both semantically and contextually.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the required meaning for the first blank.
The first blank requires a verb meaning 'to estimate, evaluate, or set a monetary value on something'.
The sentence context involves determining the 'market value' of a company subsidiary.
2
Differentiate between the paronyms 'appraise' and 'apprise'.
'Appraise' means to assess or evaluate value, whereas 'apprise' means to inform or notify.
Therefore, 'appraise' is the exact fit for the first blank.
3
Analyze the semantic and grammatical requirement for the second blank.
The second blank requires the past participle form 'apprised' to complement 'keep the shareholders adequately... of'.
The idiomatic structure 'to apprise someone of something' means to keep them informed or updated.

Key Concept

Distinguishing between the confused paronyms 'appraise' (evaluate/assess value) and 'apprise' (inform/notify)
Question 2923Question →

Identify the option in which the primary stress of the word satisfactory is placed on the correct syllable.

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Answer: sat-is-FAC-to-ry

Answer

The correct stress pattern for the word is 'sat-is-FAC-to-ry', with primary stress on the third syllable.
The five-syllable adjective 'satisfactory' has its primary stress on the third syllable ('FAC'), giving the pronunciation sat-is-FAC-to-ry.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Divide the word 'satisfactory' into its five constituent syllables.
sat - is - fac - to - ry
Syllabification isolates potential stress placement targets.
2
Apply English suffix stress rules for words ending in '-tory'.
Primary stress falls on the syllable preceding the suffix area, specifically the antepenultimate accent point 'FAC'.
Adjectives derived with suffix patterns like '-tory' regularly place primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable relative to the ending.

Key Concept

Polysyllabic Word Stress Rules for Suffixes
Question 2924Question →

Complete the sentence by filling in the blank with the correct plural form of the noun in parentheses.

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The selection panel established strict (criterion) for assessing all candidates seeking the postgraduate scholarship.
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Answer

The correct noun form to complete the sentence is 'criteria'.
The noun 'criterion' is a Greek loanword that forms its plural by replacing the ending '-on' with '-a', resulting in 'criteria'. The context describes multiple standards established by a panel, requiring the plural form.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the base noun and its linguistic origin.
The noun 'criterion' is a Greek loanword ending in '-on'.
Nouns borrowed directly from Greek ending in '-on' follow classical pluralization rules rather than standard English rules.
2
Apply the appropriate pluralization rule.
Replacing the singular suffix '-on' with the plural suffix '-a' yields 'criteria'.
The sentence context specifies multiple evaluation standards set by the selection panel, requiring a plural noun.

Key Concept

Irregular Pluralization of Greek Loan Nouns
Question 2925Question →

Complete the sentence below by filling in the blank with a word opposite in meaning to the capitalized word.

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While the director was lauded for his MAGNANIMOUS treatment of the defeated competitors, his deputy was widely criticized for being surprisingly .
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Answer

A word opposite in meaning to 'magnanimous', such as 'petty', 'vindictive', or 'spiteful'.
The target word 'magnanimous' refers to being noble, forgiving, and generous toward others. The contrasting clause introduced by 'While' demands a word that expresses the opposite trait. Words like 'petty', 'vindictive', or 'spiteful' accurately convey small-mindedness and malice, creating the required opposition in meaning.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the contextual meaning of the emphasized target word 'MAGNANIMOUS'.
'Magnanimous' means generous, noble-minded, or forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful.
Establishing the precise definition of the target word is necessary before determining its opposite.
2
Analyze the sentence structure for contrast clues.
The word 'While' at the beginning of the sentence sets up a direct contrast between the director's behavior and his deputy's behavior.
Syntactic contrast signals that the missing word must be an antonym of 'magnanimous'.
3
Determine the appropriate antonym that fits grammatically and semantically.
Words such as 'petty', 'vindictive', or 'spiteful' describe small-minded, unforgiving, or mean behavior, providing an exact contextual opposite.
These terms precisely counter the noble generosity implied by 'magnanimous'.

Key Concept

Contextual Antonyms in Compound and Complex Sentences
Estimated Time:1m 0s
Question 2926Question →

Complete the sentence below by filling in the blanks with the contextually appropriate words. Which words correctly complete the statement?

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The regulatory agency moved to the unauthorized sale of dangerous chemicals, while public health officers worked to strict safety guidelines for chemical storage.
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Answer

The first blank requires 'proscribe' (to ban, forbid, or outlaw) and the second blank requires 'prescribe' (to lay down as a rule, direct, or order).
The verb 'proscribe' derives from Latin meaning to publish in writing a prohibition, perfectly matching the action of banning unauthorized chemical sales. The verb 'prescribe' means to lay down authoritatively a rule or direction, which correctly fits establishing safety guidelines.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the semantic requirement of the first blank in relation to unauthorized sales.
The context requires a verb meaning to officially forbid, ban, or outlaw, which corresponds to 'proscribe'.
'Proscribe' specifically means to prohibit or condemn an illegal or harmful action.
2
Analyze the semantic requirement of the second blank regarding health officers issuing safety guidelines.
The context requires a verb meaning to recommend, direct, or lay down as a rule, which corresponds to 'prescribe'.
'Prescribe' refers to laying down rules, directions, or medical courses of action.

Key Concept

Distinction between paronyms: 'proscribe' (to ban/forbid) versus 'prescribe' (to direct/recommend)
Question 2927Question →

During a routine livestock evaluation on the farm, the manager advised that all non-productive and sick cattle should be __________ to reduce feed expenses and maintain herd quality. Which of the following specialized agricultural terms correctly completes the sentence?

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Answer: culled

Answer

The term 'culled' correctly completes the sentence as it is the precise agricultural register for removing unproductive or diseased livestock from a herd.
In the register of agriculture and animal husbandry, to 'cull' means to select and separate unwanted, unproductive, or diseased livestock from a herd to optimize farm efficiency and health.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the context of the sentence
The scenario describes a farm management decision involving the systematic selection and removal of non-productive or unhealthy livestock to reduce maintenance costs.
Understanding the professional context helps identify the required specialized field.
2
Evaluate the specialized register terms against the context
'Culled' is the specific term used in animal husbandry for removing unwanted or unproductive animals from a breeding stock or herd.
Occupational register requires selecting the precise technical term appropriate for animal husbandry.

Key Concept

Agricultural Register (Animal Husbandry Terminology)
Estimated Time:1m 0s
Question 2928Question →

Which word correctly completes the standard English fixed phrase in the sentence below?

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Before signing the agreement, the committee members decided to discuss the matter in ______ detail.
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Answer

great
The adjective 'great' forms a natural and standard collocation with 'detail' in the idiomatic expression 'in great detail', meaning thoroughly or comprehensively.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Examine the context of the sentence and the noun phrase 'in ______ detail'.
The sentence requires a standard modifier that pairs with 'detail' inside the prepositional phrase 'in ... detail'.
In standard English usage, the adjective 'great' naturally collocates with 'detail' to form the fixed expression 'in great detail'.

Key Concept

Adjective-Noun Collocations
Question 2929Question →

Identify the correct verb tense and aspect required to complete the sentence below.

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The managing director expressed that she would rather the finance officer the quarterly report before yesterday's board meeting.
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Answer

The correct verb form is 'had submitted'.
The expression 'would rather' followed by a clause subject (the finance officer) and referring to a completed past time frame ('before yesterday's board meeting') requires the past perfect tense ('had submitted') to express an unfulfilled past wish or unreal past condition.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the syntactic structure of the sentence.
The sentence uses the structure 'would rather + subject + clause' expressing an unreal past preference.
When 'would rather' is followed by a subject and refers to a past time period (indicated by 'before yesterday's board meeting'), the past perfect tense is required.
2
Determine the appropriate tense and aspect.
The past perfect form of 'submit' is 'had submitted'.
The past perfect ('had + past participle') expresses a hypothetical or desired situation in the past that did not occur.

Key Concept

Unreal Past with 'would rather'
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Question 2930Question →

Complete the sentence below by supplying the correct word formed by applying the appropriate prefix and suffix to the root word in brackets.

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The constitutional court reaffirmed the of fundamental human rights, declaring that no executive order could breach or diminish them.
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Answer

inviolability
The correct answer is 'inviolability'. It is formed by attaching the negative prefix 'in-' (meaning 'not') to the root base 'violate', followed by the complex suffix '-ability' (derived from '-able' + '-ity') to form an abstract noun representing the state or quality of being immune to breach or infringement.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the syntactic slot and determine the required part of speech.
The blank follows the definite article 'the' and precedes the preposition 'of', indicating that an abstract noun is required.
Grammatical context mandates a noun derived from the verb root 'violate'.
2
Select the correct negative prefix for the Latinate root.
The Latinate root 'viol-' takes the negative prefix 'in-' rather than 'un-' or 'dis-'.
Morphological rules in English specify that words of Latin origin typically take Latinate prefixes such as 'in-' to denote negation.
3
Combine the prefix, root, and adjectival/nominal suffixes to complete word formation.
Combining 'in-' + 'violate' + '-able' + '-ity' produces the noun 'inviolability', meaning the quality of being safe from infringement.
The suffix '-ability' converts the base into an abstract noun signifying the capacity or state of being impossible to violate.

Key Concept

Word Formation: Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots
Estimated Time:1m 30s
Question 2931Question →

Complete the sentence below by supplying the correct syllabified forms of the word 'conduct' with primary stress indicated in UPPERCASE letters for each blank.

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The board authorized the manager to the investigation, ensuring that his professional remained above reproach.
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Answer

The first blank requires the verb form 'con-DUCT' with primary stress on the second syllable, while the second blank requires the noun form 'CON-duct' with primary stress on the first syllable.
In English phonology, many disyllabic words function as verbs when stressed on the second syllable and as nouns when stressed on the first syllable. In the given sentence, 'to conduct' is a verb requiring stress on the second syllable (con-DUCT), whereas 'his professional conduct' is a noun phrase requiring stress on the first syllable (CON-duct).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the grammatical category required for each blank in the context of the sentence.
Blank 1 follows the infinitive marker 'to' and functions as a verb. Blank 2 is preceded by the adjective 'professional' and functions as a noun.
English disyllabic words often shift stress based on their part of speech.
2
Apply the disyllabic noun-verb stress placement rule to the word 'conduct'.
As a verb, primary stress falls on the second syllable (con-DUCT). As a noun, primary stress falls on the first syllable (CON-duct).
Most two-syllable noun/verb pairs place primary stress on the final syllable for verbs and on the initial syllable for nouns.

Key Concept

Disyllabic Grammatical Category Stress Shift
Question 2932Question →

In English morphology, prefixes are attached to the beginning of root words to alter their meanings. Which of the following best describes the meaning of the Latin prefix 'extra-' in the word 'extraordinary'?

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Answer: Beyond or outside

Answer

Beyond or outside
The prefix 'extra-' is derived from Latin and signifies 'outside' or 'beyond'. Therefore, something described as 'extraordinary' is beyond what is usual or ordinary.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the constituent parts of the word
The word 'extraordinary' is formed by combining the prefix 'extra-' with the base adjective 'ordinary'.
Isolating the prefix allows us to analyze its specific etymological contribution.
2
Determine the precise meaning of the prefix 'extra-'
The Latin prefix 'extra-' denotes 'outside', 'beyond', or 'exceeding the scope of'.
Applying morphological knowledge identifies the core function of 'extra-' in forming derived adjectives.

Key Concept

Prefix Morpheme Meanings
Question 2933Question →

The recent audit report appears to ________ doubt on the credibility of the company's financial statements. Which word best completes the sentence?

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Answer: cast

Answer

The word 'cast' correctly completes the standard collocation 'cast doubt on'.
The expression 'cast doubt on' is an established English collocation meaning to cause something to be questioned or doubted.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the target fixed phrase context in the sentence
The sentence requires a verb that conventionally pairs with the noun 'doubt' followed by the preposition 'on'.
English vocabulary relies on established collocational patterns where specific verbs combine with abstract nouns.
2
Evaluate the options against standard English collocational usage
'Cast' is the natural verb used with 'doubt' to mean making something seem uncertain or unreliable.
Near-synonyms like 'throw' or 'place' do not form standard fixed expressions with 'doubt'.

Key Concept

Collocations and Fixed Phrases
Question 2934Question →

The managing director's obdurate refusal to compromise during labor negotiations ultimately led to a prolonged strike. Which word is nearest in meaning to the underlined word?

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Answer: stubborn

Answer

The word nearest in meaning to 'obdurate' is 'stubborn'.
In the given context, 'obdurate' describes a person who stubbornly refuses to alter their position or reach a compromise. Therefore, 'stubborn' is the word nearest in meaning.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the context of the sentence.
The phrase 'refusal to compromise... led to a prolonged strike' demonstrates that the managing director remained unyielding and steadfast in position.
Contextual clues in the sentence indicate an unbending and inflexible stance.
2
Identify the word among the options that means unyielding or inflexible.
'Stubborn' shares the exact meaning of refusing to yield or change one's course.
A contextual synonym must mirror the precise sense of the target word as used in the passage.

Key Concept

Contextual Synonym Identification
Question 2935Question →

Complete the sentence below by supplying the correct word in the blank.

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After completing the piano solo, the young musician was delighted to receive a polite on her performance from the chief judge.
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Answer

compliment
The word 'compliment' is correct because it functions as a noun meaning a remark expressing praise, respect, or admiration, which fits the judge praising the musician's performance.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the required meaning in the sentence context.
The context describes a judge expressing praise or admiration to a musician for her performance.
The sentence needs a noun denoting an expression of praise.
2
Compare the confused homophones 'compliment' and 'complement'.
'Compliment' (with an 'i') means an expression of praise or admiration. 'Complement' (with an 'e') means a thing that completes or brings something to perfection.
The spelling with 'i' accurately expresses praise in this sentence.

Key Concept

Distinguishing between homophones: compliment (praise) vs. complement (completion)
Estimated Time:45s
Question 2936Question →

Which word correctly completes the fixed English collocation in the sentence below?

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Although the corporation claims to prioritize employee welfare, critics argue that management merely pays service to environmental safety regulations.
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Answer

lip
The expression 'pay lip service to' is a well-established fixed collocation in English meaning to approve of something verbally without backing it up with meaningful action.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the contextual meaning of the sentence.
The sentence describes expressing agreement or support in words only, without taking genuine action.
Understanding the context points directly to the fixed idiom 'pay lip service to'.
2
Determine the exact word required to complete the fixed collocation.
The noun 'lip' correctly combines with 'pay' and 'service'.
Substituting other speech-related nouns like 'mouth', 'tongue', or 'vocal' creates an ungrammatical or unnatural pairing in standard English.

Key Concept

Fixed Idiomatic Collocations
Estimated Time:1m 0s
Question 2937Question →

Which verb correctly completes the fixed English collocation in the sentence below?

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The executive committee was severely criticized for attempting to roughshod over the fundamental rights of the union members during the negotiations.
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Answer

The correct verb required to complete the collocation is 'ride'.
The verb 'ride' forms the standard English fixed expression 'to ride roughshod over', meaning to treat someone or something with arrogant disregard. No other verb correctly completes this established idiomatic structure.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the context of the sentence and identify the target phrase.
The sentence requires a verb that forms a fixed idiomatic collocation with 'roughshod over'.
English idiomatic expressions rely on fixed lexical pairings that cannot be altered or substituted with near-synonyms.
2
Recall the established fixed phrase in standard English usage.
The correct fixed expression is 'to ride roughshod over', which means to act imperiously without considering the wishes, rights, or feelings of others.
Only 'ride' conventionally collocates with 'roughshod over' to carry this specific figurative meaning.

Key Concept

Fixed Idiomatic Collocations
Question 2938Question →

From the words lettered A to D, which word has the SAME CONSONANT SOUND as the one represented by the underlined letters in the word below?

breathe

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Answer: soothing

Answer

The word 'soothing' contains the same voiced dental fricative sound /ð/ as the underlined letters in 'breathe'.
The underlined digraph 'th' in 'breathe' is pronounced as the voiced dental fricative consonant sound /ð/. Among the options, 'soothing' also contains this voiced sound /ð/.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the phonetic consonant sound of the underlined letters in the target word
The underlined letters 'th' in the verb 'breathe' represent the voiced dental fricative sound /ð/.
In 'breathe' (/briːð/), the vocal cords vibrate when producing the 'th' sound.
2
Analyze the consonant sound represented by 'th' in each option
'breath', 'length', and 'growth' contain the voiceless dental fricative /θ/, while 'soothing' contains the voiced dental fricative /ð/.
Phonetic transcriptions: breath (/breθ/), length (/leŋθ/), growth (/ɡrəʊθ/), and soothing (/ˈsuːðɪŋ/).
3
Match the target sound to the correct word
The word 'soothing' shares the exact voiced dental fricative sound /ð/.
Both 'breathe' and 'soothing' articulate the voiced dental fricative /ð/.

Key Concept

Voiced vs. Voiceless Dental Fricatives (/ð/ vs. /θ/)
Question 2939Question →

In the sentence, "Professor Amina, the lead researcher, presented the breakthrough findings at the annual conference," what is the grammatical function of the noun phrase "the lead researcher"?

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Answer: Appositive to the subject "Professor Amina"

Answer

Appositive to the subject "Professor Amina"
The correct answer identifies the noun phrase as an appositive because it is placed directly alongside the noun phrase "Professor Amina" to explain, specify, or rename who she is without using a linking verb.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the head noun of the sentence and the main verb
The main subject is "Professor Amina" and the main verb is "presented".
Determining the core clause structure helps locate grammatical roles accurately.
2
Analyze the structural position of "the lead researcher"
The phrase sits between commas directly beside the noun phrase "Professor Amina" to rename and elaborate on her identity.
A noun phrase placed adjacent to another noun to explain or rename it functions as an appositive.

Key Concept

Syntactic Functions of Noun Phrases (Appositives)
Estimated Time:45s
Question 2940Question →

Which of the following pairs of words correctly completes the sentence below?

Although the executive continued to ________ corporate regulations by operating unapproved offshore accounts, he presented an ________ defense to the board, claiming total ignorance of financial protocols.

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Answer: flout / ingenuous

Answer

flout / ingenuous
The correct answer combines 'flout' and 'ingenuous'. The verb 'flout' accurately describes disregarding or violating regulations, while 'ingenuous' accurately captures an artless, naive, or innocent defense in which the executive claims complete ignorance.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the context of the first blank to determine the correct verb choice between 'flout' and 'flaunt'.
The clause describes breaking or defying corporate regulations by running unapproved accounts. 'Flout' means to openly mock, disregard, or defy a rule, whereas 'flaunt' means to display something ostentatiously. Thus, 'flout' is required.
Choosing the correct verb requires distinguishing paronyms based on exact semantic definitions in legal and corporate contexts.
2
Analyze the context of the second blank to determine the correct adjective choice between 'ingenuous' and 'ingenious'.
The defense relied on claiming 'total ignorance of financial protocols', which portrays a persona of innocence, artlessness, or naivety. 'Ingenuous' means innocent, naive, or unpretentious, whereas 'ingenious' means highly clever or inventive. Thus, 'ingenuous' is required.
Matching the adjective to the context of feigned innocence requires distinguishing between phonetically similar words with opposing connotations.

Key Concept

Words Commonly Confused and Homonyms (Flout vs Flaunt; Ingenuous vs Ingenious)
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