GATE ECE 2014 Set 1 | GA | Question: 3

Question

Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence.

Many ancient cultures attributed disease to supernatural causes. However, modern science has largely helped _________ such notions.

• A. impel
• B. dispel
• C. propel
• D. repel

Comments

Dispel:

1. Meaning: To remove or eliminate (usually referring to ideas, beliefs, or feelings)
2. Usage: Often used with abstract concepts like doubts, fears, myths, or misconceptions
3. Action: Implies a complete removal or elimination of something

Repel:

1. Meaning: To drive back, ward off, or resist an attack or an advancing person or thing
2. Usage: Often used with physical objects or forces, though can be used metaphorically
3. Action: Implies pushing away or keeping at a distance, but not necessarily eliminating

**from the information given by Claude AI as it is or edited. 

Answer 1

Propel :- motivate,stimulate,to push forward
Dispel :- do away,banish,discard,delete
repel: - to push or thrust away
Impel: – urged; persuaded

option "B"

Answer 2

dispel is best suitable word because dispel means do away and impel means to push forward within the object and impel , propel are synonyms and one more word is compel which mean to '' push forward but with the help of others like motivating  not by himself "

Answer 3

Ans B)

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