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Fill in the blank with a word that is opposite in meaning to the bold word.

Answer:Although the initial discomfort caused by the treatment was TEMPORARY, the doctor assured the patient that the health benefits would be 【permanent】.

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permanent
The word 'TEMPORARY' means existing or lasting for a limited time only. The word 'permanent' means lasting or intended to last indefinitely without change, which is the direct antonym in this context.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the target word and its meaning in context
The word 'TEMPORARY' means lasting for a limited time or short duration.
To complete the sentence correctly, we must determine the contextual meaning of the emphasized word.
2
Identify the antonym required by the sentence contrast
The opposite of 'TEMPORARY' is 'permanent' (or 'lasting').
The contrasting conjunction 'Although' indicates that the second clause requires a word expressing the opposite duration of 'TEMPORARY'.

Key Concept

Identifying Antonyms in Context
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