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    Question

    Identify the words that are similar in meaning to the

    phrase in bold. If none of the options conveys the correct meaning, mark (5) as your answer. The options do not necessarily need to be grammatically correct. The central bank’s sudden intervention was a shot in the arm for the struggling economy.
    A a serious blow Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B a temporary setback Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C a welcome boost Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D a risky move Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The idiom “a shot in the arm” means something that boosts confidence, energy, or improvement.

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