Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given phrase.
A medicine to counteract the effect of another medicine
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Antidote.
Correct word: Antidote
Meaning: A medicine given to counteract or neutralize the effect of another medicine, poison, or drug.
Example: The doctor immediately gave the patient an antidote for the snake bite.
Meanings of the other words:
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Alimony – Money paid to a spouse after divorce for support.
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Antibiotic – A medicine used to destroy or stop the growth of harmful bacteria.
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Anticoagulant – A medicine that prevents blood from clotting.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.