In the question a part of the sentence is BOLD. Alternatives to the BOLD part…
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In the question a part of the sentence is BOLD. Alternatives to the BOLD part are given which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative
Every human being, after the first few days of his life, is a product of two factors: on the one hand, there is his inborn endowment; and on the other hand, there is an effect of the environment.
- A.
congenital
- B.
imminent
- C.
Inbuilt
- D.
inherent
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Correct answer: A
Explanation:
Inherent - existing as an essential constituent or characteristic.
Inherent and inbuilt are synonyms which means existing as an essential constituent or characteristic.
'Inborn' means existing from birth and 'Congenital' also means the same. Hence, congenital is the most suitable word to replace 'inborn'.