Definitions
Definition: relevant and clearly related to the main point
pertinent
The teacher asked students to stay focused and _____ their excitement.
check
The evidence directly relates to the case but could still be challenged
Is the evidence pertinent or indisputable
pertinent
The speech was indisputable because it stayed on topic.
pertinent, not indisputable
A student stops paying attention halfway through class
flag
Definition: not open to question or debate
indisputable
The athlete’s performance began to _____ near the end of the race.
flag
This situation has never happened before
Is the event unprecedented or precedent
unprecedented
The mayor showed great probity by accepting illegal bribes.
probity means honesty so the sentence is wrong
A mountain range rises sharply above surrounding land
relief
Definition: honesty and strong moral principles
probity
The sudden announcement helped _____ a major change in policy.
precipitate
They knew about the crime but did not commit it themselves
Is the official guilty of complicity or malfeasance
complicity
The coach precipitated the game by delaying it.
arrested or checked
A judge halts proceedings mid trial
arrest
Definition: misconduct by someone in a position of power
malfeasance
Her achievements began to _____ those of her peers.
eclipse
The speech was serious and solemn
Is this showing gravity or relief
gravity
The court set an unprecedented for future cases.
precedent
A scandal proves a politician knowingly broke the law
malfeasance
Definition: to free someone from blame or guilt
exonerate/exculpate
The judge decided to _____ the trial after new evidence appeared.
arrest
They have refined taste and notice small differences
Is the person discriminating or judgmental
discriminating
She was exonerated because the topic was irrelevant.
exonerated refers to guilt not relevance
Clear video evidence proves someone did not commit a crime
exonerate and indisputable both acceptable with explanation