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Choose the word or phrase which is nearest in meaning to the given key word:
Latent
Latent
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Solution
The correct option is A Dormant
'Latent' means present but needing particular conditions to become active, obvious or completely developed.Option B - 'Apparent' means able to be seen or understood. Thus option B is incorrect.Option C - 'Lethargic' means having little energy; feeling unwilling and unable to do anything. Thus option C is incorrect.Option D - 'Prompt' means to cause or to make something happen. Thus option D is incorrect.Option A - 'Dormant' means something that is not active or growing but has the ability to be active at a later time. Thus option A is the correct answer.'Latent - Dormant'
'Latent' means present but needing particular conditions to become active, obvious or completely developed.
Option B - 'Apparent' means able to be seen or understood. Thus option B is incorrect.
Option C - 'Lethargic' means having little energy; feeling unwilling and unable to do anything. Thus option C is incorrect.
Option D - 'Prompt' means to cause or to make something happen. Thus option D is incorrect.
Option A - 'Dormant' means something that is not active or growing but has the ability to be active at a later time. Thus option A is the correct answer.
'Latent - Dormant'
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