Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence.
An intense wish to learn something keeps the nerves active.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. powerful.
"Intense" means something that is very great or extreme in strength or degree.
Hence, powerful is the correct substitution as it means having great strength or force.
The sentence becomes: A powerful wish to learn something keeps the nerves active.