Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the synonym of the word in bold letters from the given options.

Deleterious

  1. Progressive

  2. Benign

  3. Associate

  4. Detrimental

  5. Derogatory
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Deleterious means causing harm or damage - harmful, hurtful, or injurious. 'Detrimental' is an exact synonym. 'Benign' is an antonym (harmless). 'Progressive' (suggesting improvement) and 'Associate' (unrelated) are incorrect. 'Derogatory' is about disparaging language, not physical harm.

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