Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.
A type of magic in which spirits, especially evil ones, are used to make things happen
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Sorcery.
Let's have a look at the meaning of the given options:-
- Sorcery- the art or use of magic in which the power of evil, supernatural forces or black magic is used.
- Chemistry- the scientific study of the structure of substances and what happens to them in different conditions or when mixed with each other.
- Mimicry- the act of copying the sounds or behaviour of a particular person or animal, often in order to make people laugh.
- Alchemy- a form of chemistry in the Middle Ages that involved trying to discover how to change ordinary metals into gold.
As the chosen option expresses the meaning of the given group of words it will be correct.