Choose the closest definition of the underlined word.
A prevalent disease is one which is _____.
A
dangerous
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B
identified
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C
known
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D
widespread
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Solution
The correct option is D widespread Here, 'prevalent means widespread in a particular area or at a particular time. Thus we can conclude that D- widespread- is the closest defition of prevalent. D is the answer.