Multiple choice

Directions: Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

COMBAT

  1. defeat

  2. sport

  3. battle

  4. effort
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Combat means a fight or battle between opposing forces, whether in military conflict or figurative struggle. The word comes from Latin 'combattere' meaning 'to fight together'. Among the options, only 'battle' directly captures this meaning of armed conflict or fighting.

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