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The medical officer reassured the patient that the side effects of the medication were purely TRANSIENT and would resolve naturally within a few hours. Which of the following words is most nearly opposite in meaning to the capitalized word as used in the sentence?

  1. permanentAnswer
  2. B
    temporary
  3. C
    fleeting
  4. D
    transparent

Answer

The word most nearly opposite in meaning to 'transient' is 'permanent'.
In the given context, 'transient' describes a condition that is brief, temporary, and short-lived. The word 'permanent' means lasting indefinitely without change, making it the precise contextual antonym.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the contextual meaning of the emphasized word in the sentence.
In the sentence, 'transient' describes medical side effects that pass quickly or last for a very short duration (temporary).
Understanding the context prevents choosing dictionary definitions that do not apply.
2
Identify the word that expresses the opposite concept.
'Permanent' means lasting indefinitely or enduring, which is the direct antonym of short-lived or transient.
The question explicitly demands the word opposite in meaning (antonym).

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Contextual Antonyms
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