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Select the correct word: 'The company was fined by regulatory authorities when it chose to openly _______ clean water discharge standards.'

Aflout
Bflaunt
Ctaunt
Dsprout
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. flout
'Flout' means to openly disregard or break a law or rule. 'Flaunt' means to display ostentatiously (e.g. flaunt one's wealth).
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