Fill in the blank (1) with the appropriate word from the options below:
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. development.
The word "development" aligns with the idea of progress and improvement, which fits both the literal and contextual meaning of "growth."
The other options, such as "determent" (hindrance), "desolation" (emptiness), and "depravation" (moral corruption), do not fit the positive and constructive tone of the passage.