Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
Once again, higher food inflation, in combination with fuel and power, provided ______ to the wholesale inflation.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. impetus.
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Meaning of words |
Correct word and concept |
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Impetus: something that makes a process or activity happen or happen more quickly. Impression: an effect produced on someone. Inspiration: the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something. Insight: an accurate and deep understanding. |
Since, the sentence tells about the increasing inflation due to many factors, ‘Impetus’ is the correct word here. |