Choose the word/phrase which is opposite in meaning to the italicized bold word/phrase in the sentence.
The drug will have pernicious effect on your health.

beneficial

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prolonged

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ruinous

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pertinent

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Solution

The correct option is A beneficial
The correct answer is Option A.
PERNICIOUS means something that has a harmful effect on health.
BENEFICIAL means advantageous.
Thus BENEFICIAL is the antonym of PERNICIOUS.
The remaining options are incorrect because:
PROLONGED means continuing for a long time or lengthy.
RUINOUS means disastrous or destructive.
PERTINENT means relevant or applicable to a particular matter.

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