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Verbal Aptitude
GATE 2014
Medium
Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence.
Many ancient cultures attributed disease to supernatural causes. However, modern science has largely helped __________ such notions.
- Aimpel
- dispel
- Cpropel
- Drepel
Explanation
'Dispel' means to drive away or eliminate a belief, doubt, or feeling — exactly what modern science does to superstitious notions about disease. 'Impel' means to urge into action, 'propel' means to drive forward physically, and 'repel' means to force away or disgust — none fit 'helped ___ such notions' the way 'dispel' does.
Source: GATE ME 2014 (Session 1 / Set-1) (2014)
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