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Choose the word or words that, when inserted in the sentence to replace the blank or blanks, best fits the meaning of the sentence.

Taking issue with media reports, the president _______ that she had no plans to step down and _______ claims that her office was guilty of corruption.

A. averred... detailed
B. affirmed... dismissed
C. alleged... derided
D. admitted... disputed
E. claimed... buttressed



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Final answer:

The best word choices for the sentence are 'alleged' and 'derided', working well to dispute media reports about corruption.


Explanation:

Alleged... derided best fits the meaning of the sentence. The sentence suggests that the president is refuting media reports by commenting that there are no plans for corruption from their office. The words 'alleged' and 'derided' accurately convey the context of challenging the media reports.


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