Question

    Choose a suitable word from the options to fill in the blanks.

    Scientists have reported a major _________ in the field

    of oncology.
    A Breakthrough Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Erstwhile Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Compile Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Combat Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The word ‘breakthrough’ means ‘ a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.’ Erstwhile- previous Compile- assemble. Combat- to try to stop something unpleasant or harmful from happening or increasing. Scientists have reported a major breakthrough in the field of oncology.

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