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Read the context below carefully. Which word nearest in meaning to 'exonerate' appropriately fills the blank in the sentence?

Cevap:The newly discovered forensic evidence served to 【exculpate】 the accused officer from all allegations of misconduct.

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The word nearest in meaning to 'exonerate' that appropriately completes the sentence is 'exculpate'.
The word 'exculpate' means to officially declare or prove that someone is blameless and not guilty of wrongdoing, making it the exact contextual synonym for 'exonerate'.

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1
Analyze the sentence context to determine the required meaning of the blank space.
The phrase 'from all allegations of misconduct' combined with 'newly discovered forensic evidence' indicates a contextual need for a word meaning to clear from blame, fault, or guilt.
Contextual clues demand a formal verb denoting official acquittal or demonstration of innocence.
2
Identify a precise synonym that matches 'exonerate' in formal legal/administrative register.
'Exculpate' (or 'vindicate'/'acquit') directly means to show or declare that someone is not guilty of wrongdoing.
Both 'exonerate' and 'exculpate' convey the formal clearing of charges or allegations.

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