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Question
For the word, a contextual sentence is given. Pick the word from the alternatives given, that is most inappropriate in the given context.
OBVIATE: The new mass transit system may obviate the need for the use of personal cares
Options
Prevent
Forestall
Preclude
Bolster
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Solution
Obviate means Remove a need or difficulty, avoid or prevent something undesirable. Forestall means, prevent or obstruct an anticipated event or action by taking advance action. Preclude means prevent from happening; make impossible. Option prevent is used negatively. But option Bolster means to support or strengthen is positive in meaning.
Therefore, Bolster is the correct answer.
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| Dictionary Definition | Usage | ||
| a | Make leave | e | Would you mind running off 20 copies of this document for me? |
| b | Reproduce | f | You shouldn't swim where the dirty water runs off into the ocean. |
| c | Leave quickly | g | Why did You run off after dinner? |
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