Choose the correct word for the blank:
The lawyer tried to ______ a confession from the suspect, but his efforts were focused on ______ activities.

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• A illicit, elicit
• B elicit, illicit
• C elicit, elicit
• D illicit, illicit

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Answer: B. elicit, illicit

Elicit (verb) means to evoke or draw out a response. Illicit (adjective) means forbidden by law or rules.

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