Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
The United Nations is working to eliminate the vicious cycle of poverty.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. One problem causes another.
Idiom: Vicious cycle
Meaning: A situation where one problem leads to another, creating a continuous loop of difficulties.
Example: Unemployment and lack of education create a vicious cycle of poverty.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.