Select the term which means the same as the given group of words.
A continuing unpleasant situation, created when one problem causes another problem that then makes the first problem worse
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Vicious cycle.
Vicious cycle refers to a situation where one problem causes another, which in turn aggrevates the original problem, creating a continuous loop of worsening circumstances.
For example:- 'Many people trapped in poverty face a vicious cycle where low income prevents access to education and opportunities, which in turn keeps them in poverty.'
Hence, it is the correct replacement for the given group of words.