Fill in the blanks with the right choice of words.

When he was young he ideas of becoming a doctor; however, he was by his father who wanted him to join the family business.

harbored - backed

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entertained - dissuaded

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produced - critical

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repudiated - deterred

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eschewed - encouraged

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Solution

The correct option is B entertained - dissuaded
The verb 'entertained' (past of 'entertain') means to give attention or consideration to (an idea or feeling) and it best befits the context of the first blank whereas the verb 'dissuaded' means to persuade (someone) not to take a particular course of actionwhich fits the context of the second blank. Thus B is the correct answer- it fits the given context and conveys the required meaning.
When he was young he entertained ideas of becoming a doctor; however, he was dissuaded by his father who wanted him to join the family business.
None of the other choices fit the context.

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Fill in the blanks with the right choice of words.When he was young he ____ ideas of becoming a doctor; however, he was ____ by his father who wanted him to join the family business.

Fill in the blanks with the right choice of words.

When he was young he ideas of becoming a doctor; however, he was by his father who wanted him to join the family business.