Direction: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
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The recent _______ in the size of the army is alarming.
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- built-up
- built-in
- build-up
- build-on
- built-up
Correct Option: C
build-up (Noun) an increase in the amount of something.
Here, build-up is the right usage.
