Language Point 27

...clarified this point to his newly appointed office heads...(Para. 10)

clarify: vt. make clear; explain

The man from the foreign affairs office was unable to clarify the situation.

外事办公室来的那个男子无法解释这一情况。

appoint: vt. choose (someone) for a job, etc.

The present government has appointed him as defence minister. 现政府任命他为国防部长。

The teacher appointed her to chair the class meeting. 老师指定她主持班务会。