Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word. A wide-ranging…
2023
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.
- A.
flourishing
- B.
destructive
- C.
emerging
- D.
fortunate
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Correct answer: B
Devastating means highly destructive or causing severe damage. Therefore 'destructive' is the closest synonym.