Question

Journalists writing under oppressive regimes face a challenging dilemma: uncovering incriminating facts is rarely ____ from the standpoint of self-preservation, but ignoring the dictates of conscience compromises the ideals of objective reporting.

Answer 1

There are two options possible – either prudent or politic.          

Journalists writing under oppressive regimes facing a challenging dilemma: uncovering incriminating facts is rarely prudent (or politic) from the standpoint of self-preservation, but ignoring the dictates of conscience compromises the ideals of objective reporting.

Explanation:

The meanings of these two words explain why they are the best choices

prudent – to mean sensible and careful

politic – being courteous and agreeable in a sophisticated manner 

Answer 2

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Journalists writing under oppressive regimes face a challenging dilemma: uncovering incriminating facts is rarely _POLITICAL ___ from the standpoint of self-preservation, but ignoring the dictates of conscience compromises the ideals of objective reporting.