Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
QUARANTINE
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Isolation
Given word: Quarantine
Meaning: A period or place of isolation to prevent the spread of disease
Example: The patient was kept in quarantine for 14 days.
Synonym: Isolation
Meaning: Being separated from others
Example: He was in isolation due to a contagious illness.
Meaning of the other options:
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Emergency: Sudden, urgent situation
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Negligence: Failure to take proper care
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Disagreement: Difference of opinion
Hence, the chosen option is the correct synonym.