Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence has a blank space and four words are given below. Select the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate that word as your answer.

The patient showed signs of ______ tooth decay.

  1. incarnate

  2. incipient

  3. inane

  4. prohibitive

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Incipient means in an initial stage or beginning to happen. It is commonly used to describe the early stages of a condition like tooth decay. Incarnate means embodied in flesh, and inane means silly or stupid.

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