DIRECTIONS: A sentence with an underlined word is given below. Find the word which is opposite to the highlighted word from the given options. The city was annihilated by an atomic bomb?

1. A

   Created

2. B

   Ruined

3. C

   Demolished

4. D

   Destructed

Appeared in: DHS 2018 shift 1st

Explanation

• The question requires finding the antonym (opposite) of the word 'annihilated'.
• 'Annihilated' means to destroy something completely.
• The word 'Created' means to bring something into existence, which is the direct opposite of destruction.
• Therefore, 'Created' is the correct antonym for 'annihilated'.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option B: The word 'Ruined' means to reduce to a state of decay or collapse. This is a synonym for 'annihilated', not an antonym.
• Option C: The word 'Demolished' means to tear down or destroy completely. This is a synonym for 'annihilated'.
• Option D: The word 'Destructed' means to cause deliberate damage or destruction. This is also a synonym for 'annihilated'.

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Clinical Relevance

• Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Antonyms (Vocabulary) as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
• This is a general English question and does not have direct clinical relevance. However, a strong vocabulary is essential for clear communication in healthcare.
• Accurate understanding of words helps in correctly interpreting patient charts, medical literature, and instructions, preventing misunderstandings.
• What if the sentence was 'The tumor was annihilated by radiation'? Understanding that 'annihilated' means complete destruction is crucial for grasping the treatment's outcome.

How to Approach the Question

• First, identify the key word in the sentence for which an opposite is needed. Here, the word is 'annihilated'.
• Understand the meaning of the key word. 'Annihilated' means to destroy completely.
• Think of a word that means the opposite of 'destroy completely'. The opposite would be to 'bring into existence' or 'build'.
• Now, evaluate the given options.
• Option A, 'Created', means to bring into existence. This matches the opposite meaning.
• Options B, C, and D ('Ruined', 'Demolished', 'Destructed') are all related to destruction, making them synonyms, not antonyms. Therefore, they are incorrect.

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: Antonyms (Vocabulary)
• Stem keywords: annihilated, opposite
• Lead-in keywords: opposite

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