Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Severity
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Seriousness.
The meaning of severity is the state or quality of being severe, strict, harsh, or intense.
The meanings of the options are as follows.
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Anguish: Extreme suffering, distress, or emotional pain; a state of severe mental or emotional torment.
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Pain: Physical or mental discomfort; a distressing sensation caused by injury, illness, or emotional distress.
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Support: Assistance, help, or encouragement provided to someone in need; the act of holding up or maintaining something.
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Seriousness: The quality or state of being serious, earnest, or solemn; the condition of lacking frivolity or triviality.
Thus, the correct synonym would be Seriousness.