Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
The transient rains have caused harm to the crops in the north.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Fleeting.
Transient: Temporary, lasting for a short time.
Example: Their friendship was transient, disappearing after a few months.
Fleeting: Lasting for a very short period.
Example: She had a fleeting thought about quitting her job but dismissed it immediately.
Meaning of the other words:
Perpetual: Never-ending or continuous.
Long: Of great duration.
Stable: Firm and unchanging.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.