Select a synonym for the highlighted word to make it better.
Despite the advancement in technology many rural areas in developing countries still lack access to basic necessities.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Avenue.
The meaning of 'avenue' is a way of approaching a problem or making progress towards something.
For example: Three possible avenues of research suggested themselves.
Avenue here suggests a pathway or approach towards technological progress, aligning well with the intended meaning of the sentence. The other options (desist, disguise, apathy) do not convey the same sense of progress or development as the word advancement.