Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
The patient was suffering from a chronic disease.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Mild.
Given word: Chronic
Meaning: (Of a disease) persisting for a long time or constantly recurring.
Example: He has been suffering from a chronic back pain.
Antonym: Mild
Meaning: Not severe or serious in effect.
Example: She recovered quickly because her symptoms were mild.
Meaning of the other words:
Common: Occurring frequently
Universal: Present everywhere
Usual: Happening typically or normally
Hence, the chosen option is the correct antonym.