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Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank:

The lawyer tried to _____ the witness to provide a clearer explanation of the events to the jury.

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 4

'Prompt' means to encourage or urge someone to speak or act, which is what the lawyer does to draw a clearer explanation from the witness. 'Preside' means to be in charge, 'prolong' means to lengthen, and 'propose' means to suggest; none fits urging a witness to explain.

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