Find the synonym of the underlined word.
The only cure for alcoholism is complete abstinence from alcohol.

Absence

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Avoidance

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Sickness

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Prescription

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Pretension

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Solution

The correct option is D Avoidance
'Abstinence' refers to the practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol.
"I started drinking again after six years of abstinence."
So, the only cure for alcoholism is complete abstinence from alcohol means that one needs to avoid alcohol completely to be cured. Hence, option B is correct and the others are not.

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