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Choose the word/phrase which is opposite in meaning to the bold word/phrase in the sentence.
Unsettled conditions in the land led to the exodus of hundreds of its citizens.

A
expulsion
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invasion
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C
immigration`
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D
entry
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Solution

The correct option is D entry
The word 'exodus' refers to a mass departure of people.
Option A, expulsion refers to the action of forcing someone to leave a place.
Option B, invasion refers to an instance of invading in a country using an armed force.
Option C, immigration refers to the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country.
Option D, entry refers to an act of going or coming in.
Thus, according to the meaning, the word 'entry' is the opposite of the word 'exodus'.

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