Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Payal’s father was seen desperately searching for the medicine that can counteract the effect of a venomous snakebite in Parul’s left hand.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. antidote.
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The word "antidote" refers to a substance that can counteract or neutralize the effects of a poison or venom.
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In the context of the sentence, Payal's father is searching for a medicine that can counteract the effects of a venomous snakebite.
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Therefore, "antidote" accurately conveys the intended meaning of a substance that can counteract the venom's effects.