Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the underlined word/phrase in the sentence below.

Cotton-seed oil is harmful for heart patients.

  1. beneficial

  2. injurious

  3. healthful

  4. fattening
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Harmful means causing damage or injury. Option B 'injurious' is the correct synonym. Option A 'beneficial' means helpful - the opposite. Option C 'healthful' means promoting health - also opposite. Option D 'fattening' refers specifically to weight gain, not general harm.

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