Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

ENDEMIC

  1. exotic

  2. shallow

  3. episodic

  4. manifest

  5. treatable

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Endemic refers to something that is characteristic of, native to, or restricted to a particular region, locality, or people. The opposite would be something foreign, alien, or introduced from outside - not native or characteristic of that region. Option A 'exotic' means foreign, alien, or introduced from another place, which contrasts with the concept of being native or characteristic of a specific region. Option C 'episodic' refers to occurrence patterns, not origin.

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