IPMAT Indore 2022
VA
Vocabulary
Medium
The investigators have _____________ that he had leaked confidential _______________ information about the acquisition, thereby allowing associates to profit _________________ from the deal.
The investigators have _____________ that he had leaked confidential _______________ information about the acquisition, thereby allowing associates to profit _________________ from the deal.
Correct Option: 2
Option 2 is correct as 'alleged' suggests a claim without proof, fitting the legal context. 'Insider' information refers to confidential knowledge that could be used for personal gain, and 'illicitly' highlights the illegality of the profit.
One-liner meanings:
Option 1: 'Discovered' implies proof which contradicts the scenario.
Option 3 and Option 4 do not correctly match the nuances of legal and confidential contexts.
One-liner meanings:
- Alleged: Said, without proof, to have taken place or to have a specified illegal or undesirable quality.
- Illicitly: In a way that is contrary to or forbidden by the law, rules, or custom.
Option 1: 'Discovered' implies proof which contradicts the scenario.
Option 3 and Option 4 do not correctly match the nuances of legal and confidential contexts.
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