Directions: Select the most appropriate filler(s) for the blank(s) such that the sentence makes coherent sense.

And is there really anything like a 'soft killer technology', or are these ________ simply designed to ________ the general public?

'Soft' is the operative word in this sentence. Of all these options, (1) and (3) fits our prediction. The tone of the sentence for the second blank is slightly negative, therefore 'confuse' would be cogent with 'euphemisms'(a word or phrase so substituted) and gives sense to the sentence. 'Apprehend' means to perceive. Hence, (3) is the answer.