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Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
A wide-ranging effort is being made to safeguard lives and livelihoods by addressing the devastating near-term socio-economic, humanitarian, and human rights aspects of the crisis with attention to those hit the hardest.

Option 1: flourishing

Option 2: destructive

Option 3: emerging

Option 4: fortunate


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Answer (1)
Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: destructive


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

Explanation :

Flourishing : Thriving or growing well, often in a positive and prosperous manner.

Destructive : Causing great damage or harm, aligning with the negative impact suggested by "devastating".

Emerging : Coming into view or becoming apparent, often associated with something new or developing.

Fortunate : Lucky or having good fortune; not synonymous with the negative impact implied by "devastating".

Devastating : Causing severe damage, destruction, or overwhelming shock. It describes something that has a highly destructive and harmful impact, often resulting in significant and widespread negative consequences.

Thus, destructive is the most appropriate synonym.

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