Question

    Select the most appropriate synonym of the bold word in the

    given sentence. The scientist made a crucial discovery in the field of medicine.
    A Trivial Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Vital Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Unimportant Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Insignificant Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The word "crucial" means extremely important or essential.The synonym of "crucial" is "vital," which also means necessary or of great importance.Other options are incorrect:"Trivial" (1), "Unimportant" (3), and "Insignificant" (4) are antonyms of "crucial," not synonyms.Thus, the correct answer is (2) Vital.

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