English & Language UsageQuestion 115 of 120
Which of the following words is a synonym for 'benign'?
a.Harmful
b.Deadly
c.Harmless
d.Serious
Explanation
'Benign' means not harmful or not cancerous. 'Harmless' is a synonym. 'Harmful' and 'deadly' are antonyms in a medical context.
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