The lawyer sought to __________ the witness’s testimony by questioning the inconsistencies, aiming to __________ the credibility of the opposing argument.

(I) Undermine
(II) Challenge
(III) Sinuate

Which of the following options correctly fills the blanks?

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The lawyer sought to __________ the witness’s testimony by questioning the inconsistencies, aiming to __________ the credibility of the opposing argument.

(I) Undermine
(II) Challenge
(III) Sinuate

Which of the following options correctly fills the blanks?

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**Solution:**

1. Analyze the sentence context:
   - The lawyer is trying to weaken or reduce the strength of the witness’s testimony by pointing out inconsistencies.
   - The goal is to reduce the credibility of the opposing argument.

2. Meaning of the options:
   - (I) *Undermine*: To weaken or damage something gradually or insidiously. Fits perfectly for weakening testimony.
   - (II) *Challenge*: To question or dispute something, which also fits well with questioning inconsistencies and credibility.
   - (III) *Sinuate*: Means to curve or bend in and out. This word is unrelated to the context.

3. Applying the words:
   - "The lawyer sought to **undermine** the witness’s testimony..." is correct.
   - "...aiming to **challenge** the credibility of the opposing argument" is also correct.
   - Using "sinuate" does not make sense here.

**Answer:** Both (I) and (II)

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