Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is nearest in meaning to the given key word. Parasite

  1. disease

  2. a loss of motion

  3. one that clings

  4. exterminator

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Parasite refers to an organism that lives on or in another and depends on it for survival - effectively clinging to it. Disease and exterminator are incorrect. A loss of motion is unrelated.