Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in the brackets to fill in the blank.
Consuming coffee every day can have _______ (negative) effects on one’s health.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. adverse.
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Hospitable: Being friendly and welcoming.
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Adverse: Harmful, unfavourable, or having a negative effect.
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Despairing: A feeling of hopelessness or despair.
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Arbitrary: Something determined by random choice rather than by reason or necessity.
In the context of describing harmful effects on health, "adverse" is the most appropriate synonym for "negative."