Question

    Select the most appropriate antonym of the bracketed word

    in the following sentence to fill in the blank. The Nipah virus is capable of causing different clinical presentations and is ________ (endowed) with the ability to cause human spread in some cases.
    A enriched Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B blessed Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C deprived Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D gifted Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Endowed means equipped or provided with a desirable quality or ability.
    The antonym of "endowed" is deprived, which means lacking or being without something important.
    Enriched, blessed, and gifted all carry positive meanings similar to "endowed" and are not antonyms.

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