Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the underlined word in the…
2016
Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.
The knowledge of nuclear power might lead to annihilation:
- A.
immortality
- B.
tremendous progress
- C.
full healthfulness
- D.
total destruction
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Correct answer: D
Correct answer: total destruction.
Meaning: Annihilation means complete and utter destruction or the act of wiping something out.
Why this fits: "Total destruction" directly matches the sense of complete elimination conveyed by "annihilation."
Why "immortality" is wrong: it means never dying, which is the opposite of destruction.
Why "tremendous progress" is wrong: it denotes positive advancement, not destruction.
Why "full healthfulness" is wrong: it refers to good health and is unrelated to the idea of being wiped out.
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