Choose the word which is most nearly the same in meaning to the underlined word.
Racial segregation was a reality in many countries.
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Correct answer: C
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Correct Answer: separation
Explanation
• Segregation means the practice of keeping people of different races, sexes, or religions apart from each other.
• Separation also means the action or state of moving or being moved apart, making it the closest synonym.
• Example: The civil rights movement aimed to put an end to racial segregation in public schools.Word | Meaning
Integration | The act of combining or uniting different groups into a whole (antonym).
Education | The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction.
Desertion | The act of abandoning a person, cause, or duty.