Question
Given below are a few sentences with one blank in
each. Below each sentence are given four words among which one word might fill the blank. If none of the words fill the blank to form a meaningful sentence, choose option 5 ‘None of the above’ as your answer. Despite facing numerous challenges and setbacks, the research team's dedication and ___________ ultimately led to a ground-breaking discovery that revolutionized the field of medicine.Solution
In the context of the sentence, "tenacity" refers to the research team's determination and persistence, which ultimately led to a ground-breaking discovery. The word "tenacity" means the quality of being persistent and not giving up in the face of challenges. The other options are incorrect: b) Taciturnity: This word means reluctance to engage in conversation or being reserved in speech, which doesn't fit the context of the research team's dedication. c) Transcendence: While this word refers to surpassing something, it doesn't accurately convey the idea of the research team's persistence and dedication. d) Timidity: This word refers to a lack of self-confidence or hesitation, which doesn't match the determined attitude of the research team.
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