Question

    Each question below has two blanks, which is indicating

    that something has been omitted. Choose the most suitable option indicating the words that can be used to fill up the blanks in the sentences to make them meaningfully complete. Despite the athlete's apology, the ethics panel voted to ______ him from future events and to ______ the medal he had controversially secured.
    A exempt, confiscate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B ostracize, retract Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C disqualify, rescind Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D suspend, repossess Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E bar, nullify Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Disqualify: declare ineligible (due to rule violation) Rescind: officially cancel or revoke (a decision, contract, or award) Exempt: free from obligation (wrong tone) Confiscate: seize property (by authority, usually physical) Ostracize: exclude socially Retract: withdraw (a statement) Suspend: temporarily bar Repossess: reclaim ownership (often for unpaid debt) Bar: officially prohibit Nullify: make legally invalid

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