OE


disinterested, proxy, and recuse

The third blank is an easy place to start, and refers to an action taken by some jurists. The clue for the third blank is strong opinions. A jurist with a strong opinion about a case may feel that he or she cannot be impartial, so use “dismiss” as a word for the third blank. Choices (G) and (I) can be eliminated because they do not match “dismiss.” The correct answer for the third blank is (H), recuse. Now look at the first blank, which refers to how the judge was known for treating cases. The clue for the first blank is strong opinions. The transition word though indicates that the blank is an opposite of the clue, so use “impartial” as a word for the first blank. Choices (A) and (B) can be eliminated because they do not match “impartial.” The correct answer for the first blank is (C), disinterested. Now look at the second blank, which refers to what it was rare for anyone… to request on the judge’s cases. The clue for the second blank is the correct answer for the first blank, disinterested. If the judge treats cases objectively, then it would be rare for someone to request a “replacement” for his cases, so use that as a word for the second blank. Choice (E) can be eliminated, as it does not match “replacement.” Choice (D), modification, may seem tempting, but would imply asking the judge to change something else about the case, not for the judge to recuse himself. The correct answer for the second blank is (F), proxy. The correct answer is (C), (F), and (H).